tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734500993863155070.post5580026037163212351..comments2023-10-07T13:52:57.730+01:00Comments on John Dickie-Northampton's dissenting voice: John Dickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05973762846199379761noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734500993863155070.post-45782221338885435802012-10-08T14:34:41.428+01:002012-10-08T14:34:41.428+01:00John, we used to sing the Socialist ABC in the Alb...John, we used to sing the Socialist ABC in the Albert pub at the Labour MP's Christmas dinner, but only half of those there knew the words!<br /><br />As to the party, funny enough a blogger called me a fair weathered friend the other week, suggesting I breezed in in 1997 and got out when it got tough! Well you post reminded me of plenty of reasons why the party was no easy ride during the 80's <br /><br />I am attending my conference next week a day and a half in Smith Square with the Independent group! I guess there may be more democracy in those two days than in all three party conferences combined!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051530490965644662noreply@blogger.com