Which means there is no local input on legislative issues.MPs aren't there to be a complaints box, they are there to be our local representative in the legislature - and that's all, no more no less. If you have a complaint, you should already be sending it to the relevant person now, as it's not your MP's job to deal with it even under the current system. The Daily Mail, however, are happy to hear from you.
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Tue 18 Aug 2009, 10:47,
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But on issues which affect all areas equallywhat's the point in a local representative? And on local issues, it's the council's job to look out for you.
Disclaimer again, only playing the devil's avocado here...
(Disclaimer again, only playing the devil's avocado here...
mr ginglymus has something in his pance,
Tue 18 Aug 2009, 10:54,
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It's the council's job to look after me on local matters, yes.Which is why I wish my MP would stop talking about fly-tipping all the time. It annoys me. But he's done loads of other stuff that I approve of, so I let it slide.
As for why we need local representatives; I don't know. I just fancy having one. That's democracy in action - we don't need reasons for our opinions; gut instinct is sufficient justification for me.
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Tue 18 Aug 2009, 11:02,
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As for why we need local representatives; I don't know. I just fancy having one. That's democracy in action - we don't need reasons for our opinions; gut instinct is sufficient justification for me.