Desmond's Mission
Desmond's aim is to bridge the gap between the people of Birmingham with both Local and National Government, by ensuring the establishment of new faces and voices to offer the People of Birmingham strong, transparent and clear leadership to champion the issues that affect the everyday lives of the people of Birmingham and their individual Communities. He sees the importance of an Independent voice in Birmingham that represents the people, so that Political engagement at all ages can be facilitated to end disenfranchisement and political apathy that is rife in Birmingham. A voice that is representative of all of the communities that is the diversity of Birmingham.
He is committed to facilitate the bridging of the gap between government both locally and nationally with a structured neighbourhood forum which are both consultative and participative, with actual local decision making powers, as the people know the needs of their community. Furthermore, the need for inclusion of young people in the political process is key. Young people are the future and there is a need to end political apathy and disenfranchisement. There is a need for a structured youth forum in Birmingham in order to develop participation which would in turn lead to a role in the decision making process in the governance of their city. Many young people feel disconnected from Birmingham society generally. There is a need for urgent and effective action in order to address these concerns.
Desmond sees many issues affecting the people of Birmingham has been high unemployment, especially youth unemployment. Social and economic deprivation and segregation is increasing, leading to shocking levels of poverty. There is a lack of major investment in Birmingham, we need to work together as a city to promote Birmingham as the City of investment, where companies want to start up, expand and relocate. A city which cares, with safer neighbourhoods, which are green with decent and affordable housing. a city that has 1st class educational facilities with high achievers. a city that works with it's diverse community that is representative in all walks of life and not just a political statement.
Birmingham must be the first City of the UK a major transportation gateway not only to the UK mainland but also the world, connecting trade links to it's diverse communities.
Birmingham needs to be championed, as the city of the future. We need to have transparent and accountable leaders that not only represent Birmingham, but, also has a positive vision for the future of our City.
Birmingham must be the first City of the UK a major transportation gateway not only to the UK mainland but also the world, connecting trade links to it's diverse communities.
Birmingham needs to be championed, as the city of the future. We need to have transparent and accountable leaders that not only represent Birmingham, but, also has a positive vision for the future of our City.