Join Neal Lawson and Zoe Williams, plus more to be announced for the launch of
Progressive Principles & First Steps, as developed by a West Midlands grassroots initiative
This is a participative Workshop which will ask:
- Can you live with the Progressive Principles & First Steps, as a basis for building consensus?
- What practical, concrete steps should be taken next?
Places are free but booking is essential via this link– the event is kindly supported by Compass
| The Progressive Principles developed by the grassroots initiative are… |
| Enabling Potential: Everyone has an equal opportunity to develop their full individual potential |
| Equal Society: Everyone is included and our basic human needs are provided for |
| Participatory Democracy: Everyone’s voice is heard and every vote counts equally |
| Environmental Sustainability: Everyone feels our local environment is our home, and the planet is preserved for our children and grandchildren |
| An Economy for the Common Good: Everyone’s needs are supported through regulated and responsible markets with mixed ownership models and by fostering local economies |
| This means First Steps like… |
| ● Well paid and rewarding work ● Secure tenancies and building more affordable housing ● Investing in green manufacturing and technology ● Having a safety net and decent minimum income for all ● Proportional Representation & empowered local councils & neighbourhoods ● Making the UK self-sufficient in renewable energy generation ● Investing in early childhood education and care ● Closing down tax havens ● An independent and truthful media – starting with implementing Leveson ● Clean up Westminster – starting with the revolving door and lobbying |