For a flexible, fraternal
approach
Resolution for Respect Executive
1. We note that Respect has decided to stand in the Euro and GLA
elections
in June 2004.
2. We recognise that local activists (out of London) may want to stand
in the local council elections at the same time. We encourage local
activists / branches who are considering standing to liaise with any
other local organisations, in order to maximise an anti-war,
anti-racist, anti-fascist approach, especially in those areas where
there are "all-out" elections (i.e. where there are 3 votes for all
council seats).
3. Where Respect activists decide that they wish to stand locally, the
National Executive Committee of Respect will delegate its regional
organisations (Regional Executive Committees / Steering Committees /
etc) to consider these requests, to make arrangements, and to authorise
as appropriate.
4. In agreeing to stand itself in the local elections, Respect will at
the same
time support other organisations or individuals standing in the local
elections where Respect is not standing - who stand on a platform
against the war, against racism and fascism, against cuts and
privatisation - on the basis of seeking their reciprocal support for
Respect in the Euro (and GLA) elections.
John Nicholson
March 2004