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The NLP’s first General Election candidate to declare their intention to stand, Sockalingam Yogalingam, held a planning meeting at his offices in Harrow.
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Members of the party’s National Council, including party leader Upkar Singh Rai, met local activists to discuss the coming campaign. The constituency, Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner, was chosen as the other two Harrow seats will be hosting either a Tamil or pro-Tamil rights candidates and we don’t wish to ‘split’ the vote.
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Activists will begin canvassing constituents to support Yogi’s campaign in the New Year which will promote the concept of national and political self-determination.
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Firstly, National self-determination which includes moving to a Federal UK, including an English Parliament, the preservation of the UK’s independence within Europe, and supporting the right of independence for all the world’s stateless nations including Tamil Eelam.
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Secondly, Political self-determination through Greater (Direct) Democracy which includes more use of Referendums, Proportional Representation, Recall (of elected politicians), and a None of the Above (NOTA) box on the ballot papers.
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