The Social Democratic Party (SDP) appears to be enjoying a little bit of a resurgence. William Clouston, its leader, has been invited on GBNews programmes, and, according to Twitter, the Party is attracting new members. Furthermore, the SDP’s last annual conference in London had some high profile speakers among whom were David Starkey, Claire Fox, Patrick O’Flynn and Rod Little.
I would describe the Party as
socially conservative, centre left on economics, and patriotic, with a right
wing approach to immigration. It’s the
closest thing there is to a British Gaullist Party and its policies are those
which I can support, especially that which proposes an English Parliament
sitting somewhere other than London.
This last policy convinced me to become a member rather than just a
sympathiser.
However, having responded to
various emails I received from the SDP’s regional and county
officials/co-ordinators asking for candidates in local elections I have not
received an acknowledgement, let alone a reply, which is somewhat
disappointing. I write this in sorrow rather than in anger.
After such an apparently
unenthusiastic response one has to wonder if the Social Democratic Party is
serious about re-establishing itself as an electoral force; or does it intend
to be of influence as a campaign group with the impressive and personable
William Clouston as its public face?
Time will tell, but I wish
them well!
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