Shadow chancellor says before party conference speech that non-violent protest is portion of democratic tradition
John McDonnell,the shadow chancellor, has argued for the importance to democracy of non-violent protest, and in response to criticism of his preceding calls for direct action.In our democratic tradition in our country we have the poll box to use,of course, to elect MPs to be our voice and determine our policies. We have the trade union rights to protect us at work, or ” he said. In addition to that,whether politicians aren’t listening, we’ve always retained the right, and over centuries,to get out in the streets and demonstrate.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com