Shizara, this is so very true. They are all career politicians- no one seems to be passionate about a cause other than having their own agendas.

Promises are held up like carrots to donkeys or sweets to children in an effort to gather votes. Once in the hot seat the promises frequently become like the sand on beach and out comes the new agenda - or so it seems.

Gladys,

I can only say that on the few times I have used it it has been accurate.

Thanks for raising that web site Rebbonk. I will check into it but I am sceptical that if this is an 'official' site to monitor MP activity, is the activity acurately reflected? I'll have a look. I wrote to mine a few times about our NHS reforms and the affects on patient care. He said he would stand by Nurses and Doctors and would be taking this up with DC at the time.

Maybe the Limp Dems are useful?

[url=http://gulftoday.ae/portal/9d0a6954-fdd4-4eb3-b1d6-a63d59b0fa95.aspx]Linky Thing[/url]

[quote="Gladys"]Yes but how do we effectively monitor them? It isn't a democratic two way process but rather a one way ' do as we dictate ' or else. ' type of Government and one with the ethos of ' I will do as I do but tell you you must do as I say.' How are they able to slide in all of these new laws- reading our emails and having access to everything about us? I don't recall a vote to allow this do you?[/quote]
How can they be monitored?. I do believe most MPs do their own thing to suit themselves. The odd few get their questions heard.One of the things
we can do is monitor them from the site rebbok gave us yesterday and question what they are doing -- or not doing.Not enough of us do anything.An earbashing may do the trick.but we need more watchers.
Local papers I'm afraid , sit on the fence. and I have noticed that controversial letters do not get published.I have friends who are prolific writers to local newspapers on many subjects. But the political ones, they, the editors are afraid of. Local newspapers should give us news, even tho' grannie's silver wedding, and such like keep them going financially.
ANOTHER TOUCHY SUBJECT COMING UP. I'LL START ANOTHER THREAD

If you want to see how your MP has voted etc. take a look on here. - Then feel free to give them the earache that they no doubt deserve. [url=http://www.theyworkforyou.com/]http://www.theyworkforyou.com/[/url]

[quote="Gladys"]Yes but how do we effectively monitor them? It isn't a democratic two way process but rather a one way ' do as we dictate ' or else. ' type of Government and one with the ethos of ' I will do as I do but tell you you must do as I say.' How are they able to slide in all of these new laws- reading our emails and having access to everything about us? I don't recall a vote to allow this do you?[/quote]

They govern by consent. We allow them to do what they want. How many disgruntled voters actually bother to go and visit their MP and tell them exactly what they think/want? How many people are more than "keyboard" warriors? Should the people of this country rebel, there aren't enough prison cells or bullets available. - Harsh, but ultimately true.

Oh and I forgot to ask if anyone noted the change in the Cigarette sales laws effective from yesterday? All shops have to have cigarette and tobacco products out of site - as in under the counter or in a shut cupboard. It is said to be another one of those laws that will not be enforced because it is ridiculous and will be difficult to police if not a waste of police time doing so. I went into a shop yesterday and they still have their smoking stock on show as usual. What are they proposing; that the 'smoking police' trudge round all shops and dob the owners/proprietors in to the local councils? Small businesses are struggling enough as it is. Before long we'll all have to get our shopping from one huge supermarket chain and will only be able to buy what it supplies- Big Brother and 1984 indeed. Its all looming up ahead.

Yes but how do we effectively monitor them? It isn't a democratic two way process but rather a one way ' do as we dictate ' or else. ' type of Government and one with the ethos of ' I will do as I do but tell you you must do as I say.' How are they able to slide in all of these new laws- reading our emails and having access to everything about us? I don't recall a vote to allow this do you?

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Interesting. someone does read us ! !

Quite my sentiments rebbok.
I have always thought that, if for some reason, an MP dies, if any other prospective candidate wishes to take his place, he or she should be prepared to fill the vacancy and move there.It would only work if there is a list, very much like the housing list--next on the list has to take the job. What fun !
Perhaps the richer MPs would think twice if they were directed from above to the poorer areas.
Imagine Cameron and cronies living in North Warwickshire.Certainly it would bring them down to earth.

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I can't remember the last time I saw a canvasser. Tories don't bother as we're a Labour stronghold and Labour don't bother as they know they'll get the seat anyway.

For my money, any MP standing ought to be forced to live, full time, in the constituency they represent. That way, they can see and understand problems first hand.

They only want to read suitable stuff, from suitable people.
All in it together, are we?
P.S.
I had a sighting last week of a 'canvasser', our local candidate for the Labour party.
Haven't seen one for years from any party.
She had been trudging around for 5 hours that day.
Almost a reason for my vote.

:yippee: Now that's an idea. Not just Theresa May - DC himself and a few others. I would think they have blocks on all external stuff for this very reason. I tried to email Andrew Lansley's lot and wrote to DC about the nonsense going on with in our NHS but it all got fielded by some one in an out back position for the purpose.