Tuesday 24 September 2019

Drugs And Guns

A publicly owned generic drug manufacturer is an excellent idea. But there would be serious resistance. Big Pharma is very well-connected in and around Parliament. As is the arms trade, which has far more political clout than its economic importance would warrant.

We need the renationalisation of BAE Systems as the monopoly supplier to our own Armed Forces, with a ban on all sale of arms abroad, and with a comprehensive programme of diversification in order to preserve the skills that were currently employed in the arms industry.

Most Labour MPs and practically all of the rest would have kittens over any of this. Another hung Parliament is coming, however, and we need our people to hold the balance of power in it. A new party is now in the process of registration.

After nearly 30 years of suggestion, speculation, and even a sort of preparation, I will stand for Parliament here at North West Durham. The crowdfunding page is here, and buy the book here. Please email davidaslindsay@hotmail.com. Very many thanks.

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