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Brixton news, rumour and general chat - Aug 2015

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gaijingirl said:
oh and Tristam Hunt too - what a surprise! :mad::(
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I have read his biography of Engels. Which is rather sympathetic and says his contribution to Marxism should be given more importance. Pity he does not re read it.Its a political biography in the best sense and worth reading.

Both Chuka and Hunt assumed the New Labour "Third Way" project was the only realistic option on the table. That a revamped third way would be the way forward to keep the centre ground and win elections. And there political careers would flourish. Engels would have told Tristram it would not work.

Its failed. Centre ground voters now see Tories as the way to go. Why vote for Chuka and Hunt when Osbourn/ Cameron are doing the job?

Corbyn surprising popularity - he is old left wing dinosaur in a good way- has left people like Chuka in shock as far as I can see. This was not part of the script.

If Corbyn wins then attack on him will come from press like Evil Standard and the Labour MPs like Chuka.
 
twistedAM said:
So can all these people who signed up as about supporters turn up at meetings and vote shits like him out when the next election comes?
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That is apparently what could happen. I do not know how Cllrs and MPs are selected. But one fear being put forward in anti Corbyn camp is that Jeremy is nice guy but those around him are up for all out war deselecting Blairites using the new surge in membership.

Mark Steel has written this today. Along with Corbyns brother his application to vote was refused due to him apparently not supporting Labour values. So he wrote this.

It’s easy to see why those in charge of the Labour Party are so depressed. They must sit in their office crying: “Hundreds of thousands of people want to join us. It’s a disaster. And loads of them are young, and full of energy, and they’re really enthusiastic. Oh my God, why has it all gone so miserably wrong?”
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I would love to see some of our Nu Labour Cllrs getting the boot. Cllr Jacko and Bennett.
 
Gramsci said:
<snip> So much for the Brixton Obama.



What a fucking shit Chuka is turning out to be.
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I'm surprised that you've taken this long to realise that - didn't you and other people in the area notice how he used social media and the press etc to badmouth tenants on at least one council estate in his constituency (many of whom had been Labour voters all their adult lives)?

I've said it before and will say it again - I can't bring myself to vote Labour while it gives a blue labourite like him a job as MP. I wish he'd find the personal integrity to cross the floor.
 
Greebo said:
I'm surprised that you've taken this long to realise that - didn't you and other people in the area notice how he used social media and the press etc to badmouth tenants on at least one council estate in his constituency (many of whom had been Labour voters all their adult lives)?

I've said it before and will say it again - I can't bring myself to vote Labour while it gives a blue labourite like him a job as MP. I wish he'd find the personal integrity to cross the floor.
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Is Chuka still a member of ASmallWorld, aka 'myspace for millionaires'?
 
Typhoon and Spitfire just flew over Brixton en route to do the flypast at Whitehall for VJ Day

[EDIT] actually they were headed south so maybe on their way out
 
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I saw that, must have been 500 feet above Electric Avenue! But it was a Hurricane - it's got rounder wingtips than a Spitfire. And they were on their way out. They approached from the East. A Dakota, Spitfire and Swordfish were all expected. I saw the Dakota approaching from the East just before 2 pm but no sign of the other two.
 
Ah right. I normally tell the difference by the flush weapons but couldn't see. Plumped for spitfire as it's easier to spell
 
I have a feeling the Telegraph and Mail will have a moan about the flypast - it was a bit shit for such a significant anniversary - just three aircraft and the first one, the Dakota, was all on its own, far ahead of the other two. Perhaps the Typhoon can't go slowly enough to fly in formation with the Dakota?
 
Andy was manning the blades in Haircut Sir today. A twenty minute stream of shite about foreigners, delivered in a Cypriot accent, to a captive audience. Still, it was a good haircut and he has a few nice touches to let you know he's a pro.
 
Interesting Twitter profile for BV and MR traders group:

'Brixton Village & Market Row 1930s market arcades. In 2009 they looked sad but a wave of new food & shops has cheered them up. This page is run by the traders.'
 
leanderman said:
Interesting Twitter profile for BV and MR traders group:

'Brixton Village & Market Row 1930s market arcades. In 2009 they looked sad but a wave of new food & shops has cheered them up. This page is run by the traders.'
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It's not. It's run by one trader, who is not at all impartial.
 
Angell Town Estate had fair on Brixton Road yesterday:

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Just got this on my FB

Brixton Come Together 2015 - Venues: Friday 25th - Saturday 26th at The Ritzy cinema, The Black Culture Archive, Brixton Village. Sunday 27th at Windrush square.

Brixton Come Together returns for a 4th year for some more urban festivities. The Festival is an independent event, aiming to promote, support and engage the local community, charities/community groups, independent businesses and artists. We present a series of events in music, film, photography, literature and gastronomy, as well as numerous community stalls and activists, in one of the most vibrant and musical boroughs on the planet.

We are proud to announce collaboration with: The Ritzy Cinema, The Black Culture Archive and Brixton Village to bring an alternative event that boasts a full program of incredible live music, DJs, enriching workshops. fascinating talks, films, artists, healing, yoga, performers, Brazilian carnivals and a hell of a lot of fun to be had.

This year the festival theme is about SOCIAL HOUSING NOT SOCIAL CLEANSING. Raising awareness and building solidarity between people in similar situations and fighting similar causes.

Also this year there is a new Kids area with Selva interactive performance, circus and theatre fuse.

A fabulous list of musicians, artists, speakers and performers, from Brixton, the UK and the world, will be announced shortly.

Bring the weather! Come along! Get involved! Get inspired and Have fun!

For more information or to get involved please get in touch.
VOLUNTEERS we need you!
Email: cometogetherbrixton@gmail.com
Twitter: Brixcome2gether
 
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