Antagonism to Apathy to Engagement

In past years quite a few people at the party conference were antagonistic when Iraq was mentioned but this seems to have turned into apathy, although the rather attractive LFIQ/Islamic Dawa Party stand at the recent conference in Brighton was well-received.
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Apathy is an advance of sorts. The next stage is to persuade party members and others that we should engage with Iraqis who are seeking to build trade unions, increase women’s rights and consolidate their democratic process.

On LFIQ delegations to Iraq and in many meetings with visiting Iraqi delegations, we have also heard of their wish to increase British investment in and trade with Iraq as well as a whole host of political, cultural, educational, sporting and social exchanges.

Gary Kent
Director LFIQ