George Monbiot, the environmentalist and left wing political activist, has told the Plaid Cymru conference that an English Parliament is necessary to England a voice and spoke in support of a federal UK.
English nationalism in general and support for an English Parliament in particular is often incorrectly seen as a right wing ideology. Monbiot’s support for an English Parliament is proof that even Guardian commentators are awake to the injustice of the present constitutional arrangements.
Hat-tip: Bethan Jenkins AM
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This is great news. George Monbiot has been castigated in the past for saying “England means nothing to me”.
He repeats this on his website but states that an English Parliament is necessary, and should be supported by anyone interested in democracy. It’s great that some are recognising that you don’t need to be a nationalist to want an English Parliament.
Well done George! In return, we’ll campaign to have your patron saint’s day recognised as a public holiday …it’s the least we can do.
September 13th, 2009 at 9:29 amExcellent show! Luckily if this gets more press coverage *cough* more people can open their eyes too!
September 13th, 2009 at 4:09 pm