Category - terry waite

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18 Aug 2009

New wave of political 'independents' begins to emerge

As the main parties try to re-instate 'politics as usual' in the wake of the MPs' expenses scandal and growing dissatisfaction with the current system, a new wave of potential non-party candidates is emerging in the wings.
4 Jun 2009

Euro and local polls hailed as a chance to vote for change and against bigotry

Church and community leaders across Britain have stressed the importance of voting to stop racist and extremist candidates in today's European and local elections. Polling stations are open between 7am and 10pm.
4 Jun 2009

Opportunity lies behind the political crisis

Cynicism about politicians and political institutions runs very deep, says Terry Waite. But the current crisis is also an opportunity for change, for reinvesting politics with hope and the participation of people from outside 'the party system'.
16 Mar 2009

Former archbishop's envoy calls for hacker not to be extradited

Former Lebanon hostage and archbishop's envoy Terry Waite has called for charges against British computer hacker Gary McKinnon to be dropped, amid fears for his safety if he is extradited from the UK to the USA.