Is an independent candidate the right way to go?
Though the media have not commented further on MP expenses, it seems the anger has not abated. In fact, some very public figures are involved in the fray. Esther Rantzen has already declared her intentions and is happy with the warm reception from Luton South. Martin Bell, well-known for having been a successful MP when [...]
Three weeks on and MPs still don’t get it
Isn’t it interesting that the MPs are still making the same statements, despite the public’s anger at their behaviour? “I have done nothing wrong”, “I have followed the rules”, “I followed the advice of the Fees Office”…The list goes on and on. And, those who have announced that they are stepping down, still insist that [...]
Why are people so dumb?
Good news is hardly ever reported. Bad news always makes the front page. And when something bad happens, people always question, what went wrong? Well, here’s my answer: let’s take off the kid gloves. You see, I think the deterioration in society is due to too much cotton-woolling. We’re afraid to do harm to everyone’s [...]
Money, money, money
Though the expense scandal is not over, and Jacqui Smith has still not declared her true and accurate primary residence, she will be under lukewarm fire from the police regarding repeat offenders. At least, the media expect it to be rather lukewarm than fiery due to an agreed pay rise for police. Once again, we [...]
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