Kevin Ovenden (born 1968) is a British, left-wing, political activist who was a member of the Respect Party's leadership.[1] He is an organiser of Viva Palestina.[citation needed]
Kevin Ovenden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Political party | Respect Party |
Biography
editOvenden was for many years a leading member of the Socialist Workers Party.[2]
He was expelled during the split between the leadership of the SWP and the activists organized around George Galloway. He worked in the Westminster and Bethnal Green offices of then MP, George Galloway. It was arranged for him to speak at Socialism 2010, Chicago, 17 June 2010.[3] He lives in Newham.
Gaza flotilla
editOvenden was on board the MV Mavi Marmara, part of the 2010 Gaza flotilla.[4][5][6] He was detained by Israeli forces and subsequently deported to Istanbul.[7]
Works
edit- Malcolm X: Socialism and Black Nationalism (Bookmarks, London, 1992)
- Education: Why our children deserve better than New Labour (with Chanie Rosenberg) (1999)
- "An Act Of State Terrorism", Counter Currents, Lee Sustar & Kevin Ovenden, 7 June 2010
- Syriza: Inside the Labyrinth (with Paul Mason) (September 2015)
References
edit- ^ "How do we take Respect forward? Kevin Ovenden « Mac Uaid". Archived from the original on 14 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- ^ "SWP: central committee justifies expulsions". David Osler. 17 November 2007. Archived from the original on 4 April 2013.
- ^ "Breaking the Siege of Gaza! Featuring: Flotilla Massacre Eyewitness Kevin Ovenden | United for Justice with Peace". justicewithpeace.org. Archived from the original on 14 June 2010.
- ^ "Kevin Ovenden Report's Live from the Gaza Flotilla!". Archived from the original on 5 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- ^ "Home | Ramallah Online".
- ^ "Eyewitness Kevin Ovenden from the Freedom Flotilla: 'I saw people shot'". Archived from the original on 8 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- ^ "Gaza activist Kevin Ovenden safe in Istanbul", East London Advertiser, 3 June 2010