Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Lammy as PM? : "I am in the business of politics so I live in the groove called hope"
Thanks to Julie Woodall for the link on the Woodlands Park Residents' Association Yahoo Group about an article on David Lammy that appeared in The Guardian over the weekend.
The article concludes with:
A few years ago Lammy was called the black Blair. More recently, he's been dubbed the British Obama. Does he really believe that we could see a non-white prime minister in the next few years? "You can't do my job and live in a pessimistic place." He smiles. "I am in the business of politics so I live in the groove called hope."
Read the full article on The Guardian website.
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Permalink Reply by james walsh on
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Does Lammy officially live in Haringey borough ? Someone told me he does not
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I assume now that nobody knows where lammy lives ?
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Permalink Reply by Karin on
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I think he lives in Stroud green? I can't remember why I think this and could very well be wrong!
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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wasn't it (ex-Councillor ) Brian Haley who moved to Stroud Green ?
David Lammy's website says he lives in Tottenham.
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We're not sure where our MP lives. Oh well, thanks anyway
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Permalink Reply by SarahC on
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There was a thread about it ages ago:
www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/lammys-on-the-move
Don't know if that's still relevant, though.
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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It says in the article that David Lammy came home from holiday (on the South coast) immediately after he was informed of the killing of Mark Duggan, which I think shows he's a lot more on the pulse than Messrs Johnson, Cameron et al who finally trailed back on Tuesday morning after substantial areas of London had been burned and looted.
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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on
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I'm saddened by this discussion. Frankly I don't give a damn whether David Lammy and his family live three or four streets into the Hornsey constituency. Any more than I noticed the colour of David's socks when I met him at the Community Assistance Centre.
If people have criticisms about things David Lammy could have done or said better or differently, that's fair enough. But I also think it's fair - whether for the MP or anyone else - to give some positive feedback when someone's done well. We all like a bit of acknowledgement and even praise from time to time.
It seems to me that he spoke eloquently and from the heart after the riot and subsequently in Parliament. He's been an advocate and champion for Tottenham. But unafraid to criticise what he saw as failings by both the Police and the appalling behaviour of some people in our community.
Because of events, in recent days Zena and I have seen and heard far more of David than usual. I'm not aware of his inner thoughts, but I do know he's been focused on the riot and its aftermath. And not got very much sleep. He said that he's tried to speak out for Tottenham to an international as well as a national audience. And most important, to listen and speak to a wide range of people locally.
He got David Cameron to come to Tottenham to see things for himself. Was there with Nick Clegg on his visit to Tottenham Police station, and Ed Miliband on his walk along the High Road and visit to the Community Assistance Centre. At the Centre there was an impromptu meeting with councillors for nearby wards who were available at short notice. Ed Miliband, Claire Kober and David made it plain they'd come to listen - to local people and to us. And they did.
My gut feeling is that these riots in English cities are different in kind from events which have happened before. And that perhaps we have reached a pivotal moment. I'd like to believe that many members of HoL are still thinking and talking about the the riots across the country and here. And maybe coming up with fresh and useful ideas about what could and should happen next.
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As aways, why does it take a disastrous event like this riot to get our elected reps to come out and appear to be really proactive for the communities they represent?
There are several issues, from my personal experience where it seems that D. Lammy only barely got off the fence AFTER it seemed that popular opinion was swinging it one way.
Yes..,perhaps he did perform well. Lets see if he will do as much when things get 'back to normal'. Because what really makes the differenece is when the spotlight is turned off and the nitty gritty follow up work needs doing.
Just having peolpe comment from the sidelines doesn't really achieve much. We need people in power to stand up and get things working for the people and changing things for the better and not just commenting on how the "law is an ass".
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