Английская Википедия:Independent Network
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The Independent Network (IN) is a United Kingdom-based non-profit organisation supporting independent politicians and political candidates. It is a registered as a political party with the Electoral Commission in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.[1][2]
IN consists of supporters and volunteers who advocate non-partisan politics. Former MPs Martin Bell and Richard Taylor have been involved. A number of supporters of IN are current independent representatives in national, regional and local governments.Шаблон:Citation needed
IN does not impose political views on the individuals it supports. however, supports must adhere to a code of conduct.Шаблон:Citation needed
Organisation
Marianne Overton, Jim Thornton and Karen Lucioni are the organisations leadership, fulfilling the roles of leader, treasurer, nominations officer and campaigns officer.[3] Similarly, these individuals are the registered officers for the political party.[4][5] The organisation has been registered as a company since 2009, with Thornton and Brian Ahearne serving as directors.[6]
Supporters
IN has been supported by several notable figures in independent politics,[7] including Martin Bell; Richard Taylor MP;[8] Terry Waite and Esther Rantzen.
During the 2005 elections, with IN's backing, Reg Keys[9] constested Sedgefield Constituency, the constituency of Tony Blair, following the death of his son in the Iraq War.
In January 2010, Waite sent an open letter to all independent Parliamentary candidates giving them his support and approval.[10]
Services
IN offers services and support to independent candidates.[11] Services include:
- Administrative and legal assistance for election purposes
- A list of best practices for campaigning, fundraising, public relations, and appropriate use of the Internet.
- Public opinion and policy research.
- Organising debates and discussions.
In January 2010, IN held a workshop in the Birmingham Priory Rooms to instruct PPCs on the electoral process and regulations. Bell, Taylor, Rantzen, and Lynn Faulds Wood attended the event.[12] [13] [14]
IN endorsed independent candidates in the 2010 election. Endorsed candidates could use the IN logo and branding.[15]
References
External links
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- ↑ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/elections/article383210.ece Шаблон:Webarchive Martin Bell and Dr Richard Taylor give their backing to the Independent Network
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web Article about Reg Key's campaign
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- ↑ The Daily Telegraph A comment on the workshop
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- ↑ IN Endorsement PackШаблон:Dead link
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