@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay I really like this idea, and have been thinking about it all night to the extent that I have now put together a 12-star thread which follows.....
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay 1...Not a political party but a global grass-roots movement open to all and in particular residents of the 48 member states of the Council of Europe #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay 2 To defend enlightenment values of liberty, equality and inclusivity on which the Council of Europe is founded #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay 3 Recognise that these values are under attack not just in the UK: nationalist and ethnic exceptionalist movements are widespread and dangerous. #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay Avowedly inclusive, #StandForAll, (h/t @thefishareloose ) human rights apply to everyone everywhere #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 5.. About values, not specifically trade, so it’s the Council of Europe’s domain rather than the EU’s #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 6 Ergo In the UK, only tangentially a Remain/Rejoin organisation. But always supporting transnational collaboration for peace whatever form it takes #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 7 Environmental rights are human rights. Stand to protect the planet for the sake of its people, and act against #cimatechange #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 8 The #12Stars are the 12 gold stars of the European flag and 12 key points of a founding manifesto we will collectively write #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 9 Use social media to organise and establish chapters in every member state of the Council of Europe #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 10 Defend and exploit the right to freedom of assembly, expression and peaceful protest with flashmobs, sit-ins, marches and strikes in defence of our values #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 12 Openness / transparency is our best protection against corruption. #12StarMovement will challenge state secrecy and secret deals.
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose 12 Not political, but certainly democratic, pushing for wider democratic participation, open and fair elections, and opposing majoritarian tyranny. #12StarMovement
@fascinatorfun @IanDunt @sharonpentay @thefishareloose @threadreaderapp unroll please
