Respect Renewal was a faction that existed during the 2007-8 split within Respect – The Unity Coalition a UK political party.
Respect Renewal was led by Linda Smith, the National Chair, Leader and Nominating Officer of Respect, and was formed in November 2007. Its supporters included George Galloway MP, Ken Loach, Victoria Brittain, Salma Yaqoob and Nick Wrack.
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