[Verbal]

Just be aware that Politicians will pretty much say anything that will get you to vote for them, whether they will actually do what they say is a very different thing.

Labour will win the next election purely because they are the lesser of two evils.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Just got back, it was great she was really lovely!
There were people there badly affected by the bedroom tax, one widow on £90pw was having £24pw taken for bedroom tax, she had £5pw left for food after bills.
Other issues raised was the portrayal of benefit claimants in the media. Polly Tollynbee was great in her explanation of attitudinal shifts since the 80's in the media.
Rachel should make an excellent minister as she has a good grasp of what a society should be.
Very impressed

Maybe a video on the Guardian?

[Kizzy]

We can only go by what was said, and I can honestly say it was fair and rational.
I made a point at the end to a councillor about the possibility of converting my fire back to solid fuel, he asked if I had a partner and told me I didn't look old enough to have a child at uni. After giving me his card he said he would come round and check my flue.... so thats nice!...

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

We can only go by what was said, and I can honestly say it was fair and rational.
I made a point at the end to a councillor about the possibility of converting my fire back to solid fuel, he asked if I had a partner and told me I didn't look old enough to have a child at uni. After giving me his card he said he would come round and check my flue.... so thats nice!...

Oh Kizzy,keep you hand on your flue,you know what these councillors are like seriously though,glad you enjoyed it ,sounds interesting,just make sure your flue is clean

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Just got back, it was great she was really lovely!
There were people there badly affected by the bedroom tax, one widow on £90pw was having £24pw taken for bedroom tax, she had £5pw left for food after bills.
Other issues raised was the portrayal of benefit claimants in the media. Polly Tollynbee was great in her explanation of attitudinal shifts since the 80's in the media.
Rachel should make an excellent minister as she has a good grasp of what a society should be.
Very impressed

She is a very genuine and good addition to the shadow Cabinet Kizzy, as you say she will, given the chance be a really good Minister too.

I find her really impressive and she has a heart too so compassion as to ideas and policy will hopefully be forthcoming.

Really glad you enjoyed it Kizzy, it must have been refreshing for you too to come across a politician with conviction that is based on understanding and fairness.

[Kizzy]

It was, I didn't even think they existed! she was nothing like I expected and was warm and easy to speak to, she shook my hand and thanked me for my contribution!
Keep your eye on the Guardian for a write up
I'm seriously considering getting involved at a local level, any advice?