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Originally Posted by Livia
Parliamentary politics and local politics are two very different animals, joey. An MP might latch on to an issue that's been brought to his attention by a Councillor, but MPs don't get usually involved in local issues that are in the domain of the council and Councillors don't generally get involved at Parliamentary level... as you know.
I would also like to see more party members (I'm referring to all the parties) given a voice at conference. Unfortunately it's all about press and soundbites. More party members from all parties need to speak out if they are against something, but they have to be careful. If they are not for the party, they are against it. I do know a few councillors who have become disillusioned (one Conservative and a couple of LibDems) who have resigned from their party and continued on the council as independents. I admire them to be honest, standing up to be counted over issues they feel strongly about.
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I doubt I would make a good Party MP Livia, I would likely end up being a rebel.I may mellow as I get older
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