I don't know about this particular conference, but I have attended other committies/conferences/policy groups whatever you want to call them where the said Ms Abbot was lead person or prominent member, and have never been impressed.

I am sorry, maybe it's just my prejudice, but anything involving that woman I consider to be no more than a gathering for 'full-of-hot-air' enthusiasts, with most of it coming from Ms Abbot herself.

Words could not describe the low opinion I have of that woman (not to mention others from the Labour 'Black Caucus'), and believe me it is hard for me to say that of any sister, no matter how far her views may be removed from mine.

I would need to see something tangible to come from anything she is involved in, especially anything purporting to be of benefit to the black community, to counter my immediate response of rolling my eyes up. She is a talking shop.....and nothing else as far as I am concerned.

Lots of talking usually followed by lots of INACTION!

Respect