http://blog.politicswatch.co.uk/archives/2006/12/03/new-uk-political-party-animals-count/ UK Political Commentary Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:53:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://blog.politicswatch.co.uk/archives/2006/12/03/new-uk-political-party-animals-count/comment-page-1/#comment-20654 UK Voter Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:40:44 +0000 http://blog.politicswatch.co.uk/archives/2006/12/03/new-uk-political-party-animals-count/#comment-20654 I am not sure about the concept of a political party for animal, however, I do believe that the time has come for more single issue politicans. We have all seen what happens when government's gain large majorities, our views are excluded and the party pushes through issues, no matter how unpopular. If an 'Animals Count' party offers a way in which we can all demonstrate that there are other things that concern us apart from party politics, then perhaps it is a good thing. I am not sure about the concept of a political party for animal, however, I do believe that the time has come for more single issue politicans. We have all seen what happens when government’s gain large majorities, our views are excluded and the party pushes through issues, no matter how unpopular. If an ‘Animals Count’ party offers a way in which we can all demonstrate that there are other things that concern us apart from party politics, then perhaps it is a good thing.

]]> http://blog.politicswatch.co.uk/archives/2006/12/03/new-uk-political-party-animals-count/comment-page-1/#comment-18198 Annie Marston Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:58:44 +0000 http://blog.politicswatch.co.uk/archives/2006/12/03/new-uk-political-party-animals-count/#comment-18198 The founding of "Animals Count" sounds like an idea whose time has come. Many people are disaffected by the main political parties but equally, many people are interested in single issues. Having a political vehicle for animals could well encorage more people to use their vote, as well as providing a voice for the animals. The founding of “Animals Count” sounds like an idea whose time has come. Many people are disaffected by the main political parties but equally, many people are interested in single issues. Having a political vehicle for animals could well encorage more people to use their vote, as well as providing a voice for the animals.

]]> http://blog.politicswatch.co.uk/archives/2006/12/03/new-uk-political-party-animals-count/comment-page-1/#comment-15533 Alex Bourke Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:10:59 +0000 http://blog.politicswatch.co.uk/archives/2006/12/03/new-uk-political-party-animals-count/#comment-15533 The Party for the Animals in the Netherlands has 6,000 members in a country of 15 million, which compares well to the Green Party's 7,500 members in the UK, a country of over 50 million, and clearly demonstrates that the public can see the clear links between human and animal issues. Half the EC budget is wasted on subsidising cruel, land inefficient, and ultimately unhealthy animal farming, creating oversupply and price collapse that hurts farmers too. These resources could be more usefully applied to help people in pensions, education and health care. Under our outdated electoral system the Greens may not be able to win Westminster seats, but they have MEP's, councillors and London Assembly members, and have been very influential in creating awareness and policy change. Animals Count aims to do the same by creating dialogue, understanding and policy change on food policy, agriculture and animal welfare and rights. Alex Bourke Outreach Coordinator, Animals Count www.animalscount.org The Party for the Animals in the Netherlands has 6,000 members in a country of 15 million, which compares well to the Green Party’s 7,500 members in the UK, a country of over 50 million, and clearly demonstrates that the public can see the clear links between human and animal issues. Half the EC budget is wasted on subsidising cruel, land inefficient, and ultimately unhealthy animal farming, creating oversupply and price collapse that hurts farmers too. These resources could be more usefully applied to help people in pensions, education and health care. Under our outdated electoral system the Greens may not be able to win Westminster seats, but they have MEP’s, councillors and London Assembly members, and have been very influential in creating awareness and policy change. Animals Count aims to do the same by creating dialogue, understanding and policy change on food policy, agriculture and animal welfare and rights.
Alex Bourke
Outreach Coordinator, Animals Count
http://www.animalscount.org

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