Taking the Initiative Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Nicola Zingwari |
| Founders | Charles Gordon[1][2] |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Registered | 2 October 2017 |
| Headquarters | Unit 128, 291 Kirkdale, Sydenham, SE26 4QD |
| Colours | Purple |
| Local government (principal authorities) | 0 / 19,481 [3]
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| Website | |
| https://www.theinitiativeparty.org.uk/ | |
The Taking the Initiative Party (TTIP) is a British political party emerging from the Black Lives Matter movement.[4] It was formed in 2016 by Charles Gordon,[5] and was registered with the Electoral Commission in October 2017.[6][7][8][9]
- ^ "BBC Radio Derby - Devon Daley, Taking the Initiative Party". BBC. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ Kilraine, Lottie (1 February 2021). "Government rejects petition calling for a register of bigots". Retrieved 27 December 2021.
Charles Gordon, a founding member of TTIP, said: 'We are very disappointed with the recent response from the government in relation to the register'.
- ^ "Open Council Data UK - compositions councillors parties wards elections". opencouncildata.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ Wright, Robert (25 May 2021). "'Nothing to suggest' shooting of Black Lives Matter leader was targeted, say UK police". Financial Times. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Councillor training courses held to attract aspiring politicians in Croydon". London News Online. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
The TTIP, formed in 2016 to set the agenda in government, wants to field at least 32 candidates for Croydon in the 2022 local council elections, with at least 15 candidates in other wards, such as Lewisham.
- ^ "View registration". search.electoralcommission.org.uk. The Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ Chorley, Matt (14 February 2018). "Time for a new party. Or twelve". The Times. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Sasha Johnson: Five arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of activist in south London". Sky News. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Ones to Watch: Taking The Initiative Party makes its electoral debut". Operation Black Vote. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
The party was registered with the electoral commission almost four years ago, but saw its national presence rise against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter protests last summer.