PaulRogan

A few days ago we saw the First Minister for Scotland, Alex Salmond personally lobby the Board of LloydsTSB to ensure Scottish jobs are secured during the impending merger with HBOS - The enclosed is a statement from the SNP's website.

First Minister Alex Salmond will meet Lloyds TSB chiefs today to lobby for Scottish jobs over the bank's proposed merger with HBOS.

Mr Salmond will use the meeting to press home the "strong case" for maintaining jobs in Scotland in the event of the merger going ahead, a spokesman said today."

For English Democrats the question is not whether or not Mr Salmond should be lobbying the board of LloydsTSB, the question is who is fighting for the workers here in England? 

Robin Tilbrook, the Chairman of the English Democrats responds:- "The simple answer is none of the British Establishment, not the trade unions, not the Labour Government, not the Conservatives, not the Liberals, in fact the only group that is fighting for our worker's jobs is the English Democrats. Our Party spokesperson, Ed Abrams, has requested an urgent meeting with the board in order to put the case for keeping the jobs here in England."

Ed Abrams said " I am shocked, saddened but, alas, not surprised that the ONLY party fighting for jobs in England is the English Democrats. What a shameful indictment of our democratic process that we have the Scottish First Minister flying down to London to fight to retain Scottish jobs, whilst as per usual, people in England are left to fend for themselves. Just what is it going to take for someone, anyone in government to declare they will fight for jobs in England - even at the expense of jobs in Scotland?"

Ed Abrams continued "For let's be absolutely clear about this, Alex Salmond is trying to guarantee Scottish jobs - and if he succeeds, those jobs will inevitably be at the expense of workers in England. The people in Halifax and the rest of England really do need to take this on board."

Ed continued "Although the effect of job losses could be felt all over England - potentially, the traditional headquarters in Halifax could be devastated. What on earth is the local Halifax Labour MP, Linda Riordan, doing about it? Precious little! She should be screaming from the rafters about this - she's not! Simply going through the motions and as-per-usual hand-wringing will not do, Ms Riordan!"

Robin Tilbrook said "Is anyone from Government or Opposition saying anything about saving  jobs in England as Scotland's First Minister is for Scottish workers? Absolutely not! If nothing else, this sorry episode highlights the real need for England to have her own First Minister - a person who will fight for the rights of the people of England!

 Ed Abrams concluded "I do hope that LloydsTSB will listen to us and I offer a solemn promise to the workers of HBOS here in England, we will not turn our backs on you, we will fight with all our might to keep your jobs open"

 Press release sent out by Media Unit - English Democrats Party - http://www.englishdemocrats.org.uk/ ,Ed Abrams, The English Democrats Party, Tel - 07877 247335, e-Mail - edabrams@talktalk.net

Saturday, 25th October 2008

The minister who told UKIP MP Bob Spink that motorists could face £60 fines for displaying national flags on car number plates in place of EU stars is clearly unaware of the rules set out by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.

Transport minister Jim Fitzpatrick, answering a parliamentary question from the MP for Castle Point, said number plates showing a Union flag, the Cross of St George, the Scottish Saltire and Welsh dragon were breaking the law and vehicles with such number plates might also fail an MoT test.

He said regulations that came into force seven years ago permitted only the EU symbol to be displayed.

The DVLA tells a different story. On its web page giving number plate guidance, last updated in April 2008, the DVLA says:

"Regulations permit the optional display of the European Symbol of Stars with GB on the extreme left of the number plate."

It goes on to state that there are no plans to make the Euro-plate compulsory: "It is optional. The provision has been introduced because the European Council issued a regulation in November 1998 requiring Member States to recognise the Euro-symbol on number plates in place of the traditional oval shaped national identifier sticker for travel within the European Union. It is for individual motorists to decide if they wish to use the new Euro-plate.

"UK vehicles travelling in the European Union may still display the traditional oval 'GB' sticker. Alternatively number plates incorporating the Euro-symbol may be used instead of the oval sticker. The oval national identifier sticker would still be required for vehicles on journeys outside the European Union.

"The Government announced on 28 December 2001 the intention to permit the display of national flags and symbols on vehicle number plates. When the regulations are amended they will provide for the voluntary display of the Union flag, Scottish Saltire, Cross of St George and Red Dragon."

Dr Spink said he had raised the question because he had been contacted by a number of motorists who had been fined.

There may well be some more to 'Gordon's rescue' than meets the eye.

YouTube - The British Dividend

I think that PM Gordon is proberbly the best equipped leader in the west to deal with this crisis and for that we must all be thankfull. Will it be enough to give him his much needed 'Falklands Factor' in order to win the next election? Certainly the Tories are no where near up to the role of Government. But Gordon, if you would try supporting an English dimension as much as you allow a Scottish one in the UK, you might get the overall support you need!

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I received this email from James Nightingale.

Monday, 6^th October 2008, is the anniversary of the first full day of the 1936 Jarrow March and sees the launch of another campaign for Justice for England.

The English Lobby, a not for profit corporation, is launching a specialist legal unit to challenge anti-English discrimination by pursuing legal remedies in the courts and tribunals; eg. Damages claims and Judicial Review etc..

Despite the efforts of the British Political Establishment, there is increasing awareness in England of widespread official discrimination against English people and of any display of Englishness.  Recent examples have been the exclusion of English applicants from an Environment Agency training programme, cancellation of conference facilities for an English organisation by the Royal Armouries, and local government obstruction of celebrations to mark St George's Day and no provision was made in the 2001 General Census of Britain for English people to record their national, ethnic or racial identity as defined by law. There have also been many cases where businesses have discriminated against English people. Tesco even refuses to put the English flag on English products.The English Lobby has established its legal unit to start the fightback!

The English Lobby team includes professional lawyers and will be pursuing legal remedies against those who discriminate contrary to law against the English. The courts have recognised the English as a "national origin", as a "race", and as an "ethnicity" within the meaning of the Race Relations Acts. The English Lobby aims to ensure that the rights, privileges and protections afforded by the Race Relations Act and other statutes are applied to English people.Mr Alan England, Head of the Legal Unit of the English Lobby, said: "For too long the protections provided by Race Relations legislation have not been enforced by English people. The English Lobby aims to right that wrong by providing access to free legal advice and assistance for all those aggrieved by anti-English Discrimination."Mr Robin Tilbrook, Director, said: "We are pleased to have initiated such a brave endeavour, which is a full frontal legal attack on ‘political correctness'! Over the years, we have had senior ministers in this Labour Government, such as Robin Cook, John Prescott and Jack Straw, denying the existence of England as a nation and disparaging pride in being English in a way which would have been unacceptable about any other people. Now we can look forward to seeing such people being sued!"

Special unit set up to challenge anti-English discrimination.

Registered in England No. 5051049

Contact details:- Mr Alan England, The English Lobby, P.O. Box 1066, Norwich, NR146ZJ, England.

Website:- http://www.englishlobby.com/