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[Jerry]

I wrote to Ed Milliband (and others) about the Cyprus problem highlighting the illegal colonisation of the island by Turkey. Some of the replies I received ignored my question and offered the usual platitudes about supporting the UN etc. This reply from one of Ed's helpers, however, made specific reference to demographic changes to Cyprus. I think a few dozen more letters/e-mails to Ed & Co could just bring this aspect of the Cyprus problem to the attention of UK Parliament/Government.

Here's Ed's e-mail, [email protected]

Here’s Dave’s, [email protected]

And here’s the Foreign Secretary [email protected]

But this is the person who Dave and William listen to on the Cyprus Problem, David Lidington, and Minister at the Foreign Office responsible for UK’s relations with Cyprus. Below is what he said a the Keith Kyle Memorial Lecture in April this year.

“I’ll be listening carefully to what the people of Cyprus have to say to me and I will tell them what I have told you: that the UK strongly supports the UN’s efforts to achieve a settlement based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality, as defined by the relevant Security Council resolutions. We are committed to a settlement by Cypriots for Cypriots, which will deliver a stable, prosperous and united island, operating as a valued partner within the EU. And we support that because we believe ultimately it is what the people of Cyprus want.” http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-ne ... =589988582

Perhaps it’s time for the people of Cyprus Forum to tell Mr Lidington (in the politest possible way) what they want from a settlement.

Personally I have never understood why, as a community, 18% of the population should have political equality with the 80% majority. It’s not a safeguard; it has exactly the opposite consequence.

[Sotos]

You are wasting your time with British politicians. They don't give a fuck about Cypriots and if they have an interest in Cyprus that is only for their own interests. If you really want to get their attention then what is needed is some action by people in Cyprus against the bases. Lets go in en mass with trucks and shovels and start destroying their antennas and equipment and make them understand that they can not have a trouble free time in Cyprus and at the same time be best friends with the Turkish invaders. We should demand that they take their responsibility as guarantors of the sovereignty of Cyprus or else they are not welcomed here anymore.

[CrookedRiverGuy]

You are wasting your time with British politicians. They don't give a fuck about Cypriots and if they have an interest in Cyprus that is only for their own interests. If you really want to get their attention then what is needed is some action by people in Cyprus against the bases. Lets go in en mass with trucks and shovels and start destroying their antennas and equipment and make them understand that they can not have a trouble free time in Cyprus and at the same time be best friends with the Turkish invaders. We should demand that they take their responsibility as guarantors of the sovereignty of Cyprus or else they are not welcomed here anymore.

Oooops... for a split second, I read "turks"...

[Jerry]

You are wasting your time with British politicians. They don't give a fuck about Cypriots and if they have an interest in Cyprus that is only for their own interests. If you really want to get their attention then what is needed is some action by people in Cyprus against the bases. Lets go in en mass with trucks and shovels and start destroying their antennas and equipment and make them understand that they can not have a trouble free time in Cyprus and at the same time be best friends with the Turkish invaders. We should demand that they take their responsibility as guarantors of the sovereignty of Cyprus or else they are not welcomed here anymore.

Actually some of them do care about Cyprus, my late father's MP, Roger Gale, for instance.

Whilst I'm not against the protest you propose destruction of Base property will only alienate the UK Government, British residents and tourists. The Turks will simply point to it as an example of GC agression and it is bound to have consequences for the hundreds of Cypriots who work at the bases.

Ultimately the Cyprus Problem will have to be resolved by talking, it's not a good idea follow the Turkish example of using physical means to solve it.

[bill cobbett]

... and here's the email for David Lidington, GB Minister at the Foreign Office referred to above...

[email protected]

[Jerry]

... and here's the email for David Lidington, GB Minister at the Foreign Office referred to above...

[email protected]

Hey Bill, how many have you written to/e-mailed. If we make enough noise about this colonisation perhaps the UK Govt will in turn ask the EU and UN what they are going to do about it.

I'm hoping for some more replies this week, I'll post them here.

[bill cobbett]

... and here's the email for David Lidington, GB Minister at the Foreign Office referred to above...

[email protected]

Hey Bill, how many have you written to/e-mailed. If we make enough noise about this colonisation perhaps the UK Govt will in turn ask the EU and UN what they are going to do about it.

I'm hoping for some more replies this week, I'll post them here.

Will do a round robin of them later tonight mate.

[Jerry]

Great stuff!

Anyone else?

[denizaksulu]

... and here's the email for David Lidington, GB Minister at the Foreign Office referred to above...

[email protected]

Hey young BillC.

Why not post on facebook these emails for the benefit of the TCs who are of the same opinion regarding the illegal imports - settlers. There are quite a few supporters of this idea. Post the MPs emails too.

[bill cobbett]

... and here's the email for David Lidington, GB Minister at the Foreign Office referred to above...

[email protected]

Hey young BillC.

Why not post on facebook these emails for the benefit of the TCs who are of the same opinion regarding the illegal imports - settlers. There are quite a few supporters of this idea. Post the MPs emails too.

yes, did think of that file, but have gone off facebook .... just to much privacy intrusion ... but may do after dinner ... oh sod it ok then .... Jees!