People's Assemblies Network

9 July 2011
by Darren
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Beyond party politics towards direct democratic engagement

There is a growing disillusionment with the representative democratic model of government. Across the world we often see power in the hands of a limited number of powerful political parties which swap power, promoting increasingly similar policies. With the increasing … Continue reading

30 May 2011
by Mark Barrett
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Assembly of Lyon – Togo Solidarity Message

Declaration of the People’s Assembly of Lyon in support of  Togolese students The People Assembly,  meets in Lyon Place Bellecour this Saturday May 28 2011, has seen the repression suffered by our fellow students in Togo.  This act goes against the right of citizens to speak for the consideration of their problems. In response to this repression, the Assembly wishes to express its solidarity with togolese students struggling for an education system open and equal for all. The Assembly requests French government stopped supporting … Continue reading