Local Matters

Today we touch on our victories in Liverpool, ongoing battles in Snodland, and the related parts of our book on democracy. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

This month we enter the new third season of our podcast, primarily focusing around our newly released Manifesto; Localism: Manifesto for a Twenty-First Century England. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

Today we're talking about ways younger people do and can get involved with politics - and the merits of each one.  Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

Today we're discussing the current state of the organisation and England, as well as giving some more behind the scenes info as to what we've been up to. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

Today we discuss the effects of late capitalism on communities and culture. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

Today we discuss the effects of late capitalism on communities and culture. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

Today we'll discuss our thoughts on some foreign issues, with an emphasis in the latter half on our relationship with Europe - where radical ideas for cooperation are discussed. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

Today we'll discuss our thoughts on some foreign issues, with an emphasis in the latter half on our relationship with Europe - where radical ideas for cooperation are discussed. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

This episode we discuss some UK parties and discuss our thoughts on them. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

This episode, to kick off the start of our second season, we discuss how you can apply Localism to your day to day life. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

As we move to wrap up the first season of our podcast, we conclude with the overall beliefs of Localism - tying it altogether ideologically. Stay tuned, as we move into season 2! Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

This episode we discuss the dangers of overpopulation, and its leading cause in England: mass-migration. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

Today we talk about Americanisation; how we can spot it, and why it's dangerous. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

In this episode, we discuss the dangers of consumerism - and what we can do about them. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

We discuss in this episode our thoughts on environmentalism, as well as giving our thoughts on existing environmentalist groups. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

In the second episode of our podcast we take a look at new forms of Democracy, including the Swiss Model. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

In the second episode of our podcast we take a look at regionalism and discuss some relevant parties. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.

In our first ever podcast episode, we discuss Localism and its applications to modern society. Website: https://www.thelocalists.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localmatters... Local Matters is a collective of citizens and activists concerned with the issues stated by our name – Local Matters! Together, we share the view that the basis of politics is found and realised at the level of local communities where the individual and his/her decisions matter. Through research, advocacy and agitation, we fight for radical, cross-party policies established on the principles of regionalism, direct democracy and social sustainability.