Lesterjholloway

LATEST ARTICLES ( 277 )

• London Could Benefit from a Progressive Coalition in 2016

  

  Sadiq Khan has played a blinder in Brighton and is surely now leading the batting to become Labour’s candidate for London mayor. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Battling al-Shabaab Just Invites Attacks on Kenyans

  

  The shocking terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya, is dominating headlines today. The loss of life is truly tragic but is far from unique in the modern history... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Sarah Teather’s Successor Should Be African Or Caribbean

  

  I am immensely saddened that Sarah Teather has decided to step down from her Brent Central seat at the next election.She stood up for liberal and democratic... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Affirmative Action Gauntlet Must Be Picked up by All Parties

  

  Just two days after US civil rights leader Rev’d Jesse Jackson called for affirmative action on a visit to Britain, Labour’s shadow home secretary Yvette... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Keeping Mikey Powell’s Memory Alive

  

  Last Saturday marked the tenth anniversary of the death of Mikey Powell in Birmingham. I am sorry I was not able to get up to the community meeting and rally... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Keeping Mikey Powell’s Memory Alive

  

  Last Saturday marked the tenth anniversary of the death of Mikey Powell in Birmingham. I am sorry I was not able to get up to the community meeting and rally... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Mega-rare Bird Spotted as Campaigners Gear up to Save Scrubs Wood

  

  Locals bidding to save Scrubs Wood, an inner London wildlife haven in west London, from destruction have launched new flyers to raise awareness of the campaign. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Cameron and His Ignorance Actually Moment

  

  David Cameron’s riposte to Russia’s “small island” jibe against Britain has been described as his ‘Love Actually moment’ but apart from the Prime Minister’s... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• David Cameron and His Ignorance Actually Moment

  

  David Cameron’s riposte to Russia’s “small island” jibe against Britain has been described as his ‘Love Actually moment’ but apart from the Prime Minister’s... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Guardian: Minority Election – Could Black Voters Swing It in UK in 2015?

  

  The Guardian this week published a feature on how black voters can swing the 2015 general election. The piece, written by Hugh Muir, is sparked by research by... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Guardian: Minority Election – Could Black Voters Swing It in UK in 2015?

  

  The Guardian this week published a feature on how black voters can swing the 2015 general election. The piece, written by Hugh Muir, is sparked by research by... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Lib Dems Must Keep Pace with Labour on BAME Candidates for 2015

  

  Labour have responded to a study by Operation Black Vote into the Power of the Black Vote by selecting a new cohort of black and Asian candidates in marginal... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Rev’d Jackson’s Inspiring Visit

  

  Visits to the UK by the legendary civil rights leader Rev’d Jesse Jackson are always inspiring and this year was no exception. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Rev’d Jackson’s Inspiring Visit

  

  Visits to the UK by the legendary civil rights leader Rev’d Jesse Jackson are always inspiring and this year was no exception. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• My Letter to Boris Johnson Over Threat to Destroy Scrubs Wood

  

  Boris Johnson: The Mayor of London, Old Oak Vision Consultation, Greater London Authority, City Hall, The Queens Walk, London SE1 2AA. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• 80s Gremlins Attack Equalities Laws

  

  Surely the prize for the daftest excuse for a government policy has to be the idea that equality laws are a ‘burden’ and the best way of working towards equalit... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Shaun Bailey: David Cameron Sees Me as a Black Leader Who Can Win the Black Vote

  

  There was one moment on last night’s BBC London radio debate on leadership that led to startled looks in the studio. It came when David Cameron’s advisor,... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Do We Need Community Leaders?

  

  I took part in a fascinating live debate on last nights’ Dotun Adebayo BBC London show on the subject of leadership.I was joined by Runnymede Trust’s Dr Rob... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Boris Plan to Flatten Wildlife Habitat May Flout the Law

  

  Boris Johnson’s plan to bulldoze a nature reserve risks flouting a law that recognises its’ outstanding wildlife importance.The London Mayor and Transport for... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Campaigners Gear up to Save Scrubs Wood

  

  Campaigners have launched a new petition urging London Mayor Boris Johnson to abandon plans to bulldoze an area of outstanding natural beauty. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY