Manifesto

It is somehow normal for one to assume that events in their lifetime are some of the most significant in human history. It is entirely usual for human beings to attempt to consider their personal experiences and the experience of our collective kind as some of the most important in the development of some overarching narrative. This obviously cannot be true in all cases, but we believe it is the case now, in 2011.

Unlike Marx and Engels, we do not observe Capitalism in crisis and issue some prophetic warning of impending doom and revolution and a move towards global communism, for primarily we are far too lazy! In addition, education in crisis has resulted in attainment rising every year whilst at the same time we hold lower and lower stock in the intrinsic value of education. Allowing finance to affect education is a tragedy. Where learning is concerned, financial viability should not be an issue. The only things which should prevent academic progression are the considered choice of the individual, and their academic ability.

David Cameron's Government (like many Conservative Governments before it) is only concerned with numbers on pieces of paper. But we are not numbers, we are people with lives, rights and aspirations. Three million impoverished children in Britain, do not care about or understand the need for economic austerity measures and fiscal responsibility. However, they do know all about and understand unfairness and inequality. People may argue that the steps which Cameron and Osborne are taking to 'tackle the deficit' are entirely necessary. Because, a stronger economy will mean that problems such as child poverty or a struggling National Health Service can be solved, which is true. It would mean, that they can be solved, but they won't be. It is not in the interest of a Conservative Government to have healthy working and middle classes who have a decent standing of living, because then who would they stigmatize, victimize and demonize? Who would they rule? Who would have less power and influence? One could go on. In response to those who would say that this is nothing but a cheap attempt at sensationalism, and that Cameron's Con-Dems and Thatcher's Conservatives did and are doing good things for Britain I would say 'watch this space'.

Each week we will explore in detail, the policies and conduct of Cameron's Coalition, as well as social issues and general developments in the news, to provide a frank and thorough critique of what is happening in Britain today.

Regards.