One London, new name for Veritas-UKIP.

Bluemerle · 01-09-2005, 11:14 PM

The London Assembly? Well, they are still discussing how the name change of Veritas-UKIP to One London might be interpreted: as a daft move or, more probably and infuriatingly, a smart one.

It is best not to let these people cogitate too much. One London has gone INTO phpbb_action by declaring London’s solidarity with the people of New Orleans, writing to the United States ambassador to that effect and calling on all and sundry to support the move and to donate money through the American Red Cross.

For the rest of the story, read the inevitable blog.

http://onelondon.blogspot.com/2005/0...w-orleans.html

Nigel Garage · 02-09-2005, 11:43 AM

Hey Ukippers,

As you may know, Damian and Peter have been messed around and treated very badly by the UKIP leadership. They were never even congratulated on their election win by Roger or Nigel, and when they were considering leaving with RKS, Knapman bullied and harrassed Peter so badly it contributed to his heart attack. Since leaving UKIP, they have been constantly threatened with legal action, which has never actually materialised.

After the election they realised that Veritas was dead in the water, and the continuing stranglehold of Farage on UKIP meant they couldn't consider rejoining it. They were elected to represent the people of London, so a London party seemed the obvious choice.

Here's what today's Evening Standard has to say -

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Mayor's Anger after UKIP changes name to 'One London'

A political masterstroke by the party formerly known as UKIP. By changing their name to the One London Group, the anti-immigration party's representatives in the London Assembly, Damian Hockney and Peter Hulme-Cross, have infuriated Mayor Ken Livingstone.

In the wake of the London bombings, Ken has devoted himself to a huge publicity campaign entitled One London. Alongside the Evening Standard's London United campaign, it was intended as a show of unity. Thousands of badges, stickers and posters have been printed bearing the message, in addition to an advertising campaign worth £2 million. The Royal Mail has also been persuaded to lend its support, and since 22 August has been franking almost every letter that passes through London with the One London logo. But the One London name has not been copyrighted, allowing Hockney and Hulme-Cross to cash in on millions of pounds of free publicity.

Ken fell prey to a similar dirty trick once before. He was previously forced to change the name of his annual summer Respect festival to Rise, after George Galloway registered Respect as a political party.

The One London Group has changed its name four times in the last year. Initially elected as UKIP, it became known as Veritas, then the Veritas-UKIP group, and now the One London Group.

"It seems rather appropriate that there was only one London journalist present at their launch," quips one City Hall insider.

Check out the website at www.onelondon.org.uk

Alex McKee · 02-09-2005, 12:06 PM

That's just wonderful. Negative press for UKIP, and they're not even UKIP officials. Damian isn't even a member now is he? :roll:

C_steam · 02-09-2005, 12:13 PM

Crikey - its the Garage!

wassup? Lost a party?

Wahoo · 02-09-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by C_steam

Crikey - its the Garage!

wassup? Lost a party?

He's more than likely to be out looking for one isn't he?

johnwest · 02-09-2005, 03:19 PM

Daniel Moss ( Garage) is back I see. Still slagging UKIP off. You would have thought Veritas had enough problems of their own to worry about UKIP. Was this the same Veritas that under Kilroy would take Britain by storm?

Anthony Butcher · 02-09-2005, 03:25 PM

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