Who Does The Labour Party Stand For?

[pardesanbibbi2]

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[MisterrSingh]

Corbyn has, rather cynically, tapped into an inexhaustible well of young Leftists who are currently at university - or those who are developing a political and social conscience at that age where social ideals and beliefs haven't been grinded down by the harsh realities of life - particularly the next generation of politicians and movers of a liberal hue who are poised to inherit the "machine" in years to come.

It was on the strength of their mobilisation that he became leader of the party. So it's quite surprising and disturbing to see the New Labour faction trying to dispose of Corbyn when a considerable section of Labour members amongst this younger demographic still unequivocally want him as leader.

Either way, none of the Labour factions are friends to any of us Sikhs. Lip service means nothing, and it's something we fall for all too regularly. Saying that the Tories are no better for their own unique reasons.

[pardesanbibbi2]

Please, name one political party on the face of this earth that can be defined as 'friends' by Sikhs, just one. I am dying to learn!

[pardesanbibbi2]

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Either way, none of the Labour factions are friends to any of us Sikhs. Lip service means nothing, and it's something we fall for all too regularly. Saying that the Tories are no better for their own unique reasons.

They look very friendly when they are receiving saropas in the gurdwaras from the committees though. It depends what do you mean by 'friends''. They are friendly enough to visit our gurdwaras, aren't they? They love being photographed with their Sikh citizens, they eat the Langar and shake hands with the committee members which is highly publicized by the Sikh media. I am sure every Sikh in the Sikh community knows the names of the name of their President/PM.

[MisterrSingh]

Please, name one political party on the face of this earth that can be defined as 'friends' of Sikhs, just one. I am dying to learn!

Either way, none of the Labour factions are friends to any of us Sikhs. Lip service means nothing, and it's something we fall for all too regularly. Saying that the Tories are no better for their own unique reasons.

[pardesanbibbi2]

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[muscleman]

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[MisterrSingh]

You are so right. We do need friends in high places that will listen to us but we don't have enough politicians who can represent us in the political arena. We have plenty doctors or so but why don't we have any/many Sikh politicians here?

A Sikh politician will always be beholden to his party seniors and general party policy: the old "towing the party line" isn't just an empty saying. If he or she values their career and their progression up the ranks - and that's something we know "Sikhs" treasure more than anything else - making waves, setting yourself apart as a rebel, and basically being a disruptive influence means that particular political career will be short-lived. And that's before we've even mentioned the vultures in the media with an agenda who love to ruin political careers.

So, when I see Muslim politicians making inroads into British politics and declaring their desire to have as many Muslim MPs in British parliament it concerns me. It should concern all of us. You know why? Because when there's a sizeable minority - a bloc - of Islamic MPs pulling the strings it will be much more difficult to dispose of an errant troublemaker when the Islamic electorate will vote in another one in his place. Do you see where this is going? The more of THEM there are, the more of THEIR MPs they'll possess to tailor the law to their requirements.

Anyway, broadly speaking, I don't think Sikhs have the initiative and the temperament to be political animals, or more accurately, work for Sikh interests above their own ambitions and the desires of their party seniors. It seems one thing Muslims have going for them is their unshakable desire to propagate the Islamic cause. You can't knock them for that.

[harkirat23]

Please, name one political party on the face of this earth that can be defined as 'friends' by Sikhs, just one. I am dying to learn!

The simple answer to your question is, there isn't one. Not even in India as far as I am aware of.

[singhnihk]

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