Patrick Harrington - Directorship of The Third Way

Directorship of The Third Way

Third Way advocates Direct Democracy along Swiss lines using referenda and citizens' initiatives, and is strongly influenced by distributism and Social Credit. It supports small business and co-operative ownership, while opposing over-centralised government and promoting decision making at the lowest practical level. It recruits from all religious and ethnic communities. According to accounts filed with the Electoral Commission, in 2004 Third Way had 20 members and cashflow of approximately £1,400. The Third Way constitution distinguishes between 'Members', 'Registered Supporters' and 'Supporting Subscribers', and they also operate through a number of Limited Companies and Associations. In the 2005 General Election they fielded two candidates who received 376 votes between them but they have scored far better in elections at local level. (See article on Third Way for more details.)