Comments on: Come back Harry

By: Libertus

Libertus — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:28:11 +0000

Indeed, Ms. Engels is especially forthright about her policy of supporting her party. At least you guys know where you stand with her. Over here, we’re stuck with Blunkett.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:53:27 +0000

I’ve always assumed MPs are there to represent the constituency which is neither necessarily the views of the party or the constitutents. Both (the party and the constituents) have a 5 yearly mechanism to show how well they think their MP has represented the consituency.

I think her response is honest but shows real naivety. She could have worded the rebel paragraph so much better even if what she says is probably true.

By: Liberta

Liberta — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:03:55 +0000

Was she voted in by people who had met, talked with her and understood what her politics were, or was she voted in by people who ticked the box for Labour? Ms Engels says it all “Had I stood as an Independent candidate in the General Election, I would not be an MP today.”

National ID cards were in the manifesto so she would be whipped to vote with the party. Its her first election so she is unlikely to be persuaded to stand out as a rebel.

She got 49% of the votes from 61% of voters. Quite a good turnout these days, but still how can a person who gets less than a third of of possible votes be said to represent the constituency? The absolute majority did not vote for her because they didnt like her or her party’s policies.

Sorry guys, MPs represent their party first, themselves next then constituents last.

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 21:47:53 +0000

Funny you know, I always thought they were elected to speak for US not toe any party line too…. now where did we get that idea from?

By: stefndawniy

stefndawniy — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:53:06 +0000

Well looks as if it’s all done and dusted in her head already Jax. I’m sure your response will be interesting!!