Why this man is Major's nightmare
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Sir James Goldsmith has until recently been seen simply as a wealthy businessman. However, he has now started to play an active role in politics, and has formed the Referendum Party. This party is calling for a full debate on the UK's role within the European Union. He will invest at least 20 million pounds sterling of his own money in the new party, and will ensure that it fights all constituencies where the existing MP does not support a referendum on this issue. The party already has a database of 25,000 supporters, and could pose a serious threat to the Conservatives.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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A big Little Englander
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Sir James Goldsmith has been very successful in business in the UK, and has become the eighth-richest person in the country. He is now looking to become equally successful in politics through his Referendum Party. The only aim of this party is to force the government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union. His activities have caused considerable concern in the Conservative party, and the Referendum Party could play an influential role in the outcome of the next general election.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Voting under protest
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The current political climate in the UK seems to give little opportunity for radicals to express their views. Whether they are young or old, radicals have no vehicle through which to present an alternative to the main party consensus. They feel that politicians nowadays make no attempt to seek the views of those who are alienated by the political system, such as the poor and the homeless, and are opposed to the modern Labour party's decision to focus its efforts on key voters in a small number of marginal seats.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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