WHAT OTHERS HAVE BEEN SAYING
Allen with David Miliband
‘ Well I think that Allen has set out a very important
agenda. He set out an important agenda for the Island, he set out an important
agenda for the Marine Protected Area, the waters around it, and he also set out
an agenda for the Chagos Islanders here who needs to have their voice properly
heard, I think that’s a pretty good way
of going forward.' David Miliband MP(former Foreign Secretary)
' You have my full support' said Henry Smith MP (Crawley Member of Parliament)
' I fully support the efforts and courageous work Allen Vinctassin has done
for his fellow brethren and community of Diego Garcia, who were evicted
from their homes in 1971. Moreover, I support and respect all the work he
and others have carried out in resettling the people of Diego Garcia in
the UK, through acknowledging and implementing their rights as Diego
Garcians and as individuals in UK.
In all blessing,I furthemore
support the work he will be doing in the future for Diego Garcian. May
the Lord God keep him and His people always.'Dephne Madyara, Miss Crawley 2010
Motion 2513 by Laura Moffatt(former Member of Parliament of Crawley
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VISIT OF CRAWLEY'S
DIEGO GARCIA ASSOCIATION TO ITS HOMELAND
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Laura Moffatt
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Peter Bottomley
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Mr Alan Meale
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Jeremy Corbyn
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Dr Rudi Vis
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Mr Jim Devine
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John McDonnell
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That this House notes the disappointment
caused by the House of Lords' decision for the people forced to leave Diego
Garcia and the Chagos Islands four decades ago; further notes that Mr Allen
Vincatassin, Leader of the Diego Garcian Association in Crawley, has
campaigned tirelessly for six people to visit Diego Garcia for one week;
further notes his success has seen that visit begin on 15th November 2008;
understands that the visit will allow for the collection of artefacts, the
study of native flora and fauna and the placing of a plaque to commemorate
this important visit; further notes that it will provide a valuable learning
experience and knowledge of the cultural heritage for the many young people
who are descendants of those originally born on the islands; accepts that
this may not be the total solution but that it goes a long way to satisfy the
Diego Garcians' pride in their heritage; congratulates the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office for making this visit possible; and wishes the group well
for an enjoyable visit and safe return.
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ELECTION ELECTION ELECTIONDear Members,A ballot of support is being organised to transform Diego Garcian Society into a Council and to vote for five resolutions. You will soon receive your voting Card. Please vote as soon as you receive it, and send it by post in the prepaid envelop to Electoral Reform Services, put it in the ballot box at our office in Crawley or vote by internet.
The result will be announce on Saturday the 11th at our Fundraising event at Bewbush Centre between 12.00am and 5:00pmpm, where all our members, supporters and partners will be gathering.There will be a ball also which has been organised to start at 6pm-11.00pm.
Leader visiting families in Manchester
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