Independence in Democracy >>> Educating Independence

It seems that independent politics is making moves:
Futures Forum: A national policy framework for independent candidates?

Last month, independents gathered in Totnes:
Futures Forum: Independents gather in Totnes: Weds 25th May

Here's an interview with a leading light in the independents movement at that gathering - from the Educating Independence site:

Independence in Democracy. Danny Bamping: No Party Movement




Published on Jun 9, 2016

This interview with Danny Bamping was filmed on 25th May 2016 outside the Guildhall in Totnes just prior to a public meeting on independence in democracy. The meeting hosted a number of people from across the region (and beyond) and invited them to discuss ideas and exchange strategies for the implementation of independence in local, regional, and national politics.

Independence in Democracy Interview: Danny Bamping | Educating Independence
The “No Party Party” | East Devon Watch

And there are interviews with East Devon's independent figures:
Independence in Democracy Interviews: Ben Ingham | Educating Independence
Independence in Democracy Interviews: Paul Arnott | Educating Independence

Plus an interview with Martyn Green of the Campaign for a Free Parliament
Independence in Democracy Interviews: Martyn Greene | Educating Independence
Free Parliament

... who has been featured on this blog:
Futures Forum: A national policy framework for independent candidates?

Meanwhile, the EDA blog has spotted other local independence movements:
Plymouth Independents

North Somerset 1st - Localism for Local People
Plymouth Independents PartyTwo more Independent groups in the south-west | East Devon Watch

Whilst at Westminster, there's the campaign for greater transparency MPs' finances...
Do MPs gain directly from the decisions they push through? We just don’t know | Martin Williams | Opinion | The Guardian
Rotten apples in Parliament: more than you could ever imagine | East Devon Watch

And last but not least, East Devon's MP has a few words to say about 'independents':
BLOG: How Independent are the Independents? | Hugo Swire
Swire – many, many feathers ruffled! | East Devon Watch

Although the final word is from the Educating Independence blog which asks some intelligent questions:
EU: Leave or Remain? | Educating Independence
Britain, Europe & Independence | Educating Independence

And has some interesting resources:
Educating Independence - YouTube
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