A People’s Manifesto

A People’s Manifesto On behalf of the previous government. I apologise. I apologise to all the students whose hopes we raised I apologise to the nurses in our country whose lives we've made as unstable as those they care for I apologise to the owner of the corner shop, the independent barber, the greengrocer and the milkman for preserving the gains of the rich I apologise to the artists, whose contribution and expressions of humanity remind us why we do what we do as human beings I apologise to the immigrants who brought knowledge, determination and a good heart to this country. People of Britain – Rejoice! You are immensely powerful. Wake up and use your power! You are the 99% and I’m going to give 100% to give your country back to you. Don’t worry you’re in good hands! I’m here and it’s all because of you. You who wanted me here so I can serve you to the best of my ability. You have my word. I will do it… We are living in corrupt times when it seems that our politicians see nothing wrong in evading tax or bending the rules to suit their own selfinterest. Democracy does not mean the periodic rubber-stamping of this or that faction. Democracy is (an) ongoing holding to account of power - it is not about travelling road shows focused on "giving people a voice". (Democracy) is about rejecting the nihilism espoused by people like Russell Brand and taking seriously the business of how peoples’ lives are controlled. "Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation." Rest assured, from this moment on we will be running this Country for you the voters, and not for big money, tax-avoiding corporations! Our first action in government will be to dismantle the armed forces. The money saved will be diverted to education, the arts and health.