Labour predicted to win Stafford in May 2015 General Election by .03% Majority

[The Hawk]

Well I've read through the main policies for all the parties I expect to stand in Stafford and, whilst some may put more than others into the NHS, I can't find one promising to restore Stafford Hospital's services, not even the National Health Action Party.

And none of them seem to want to be tough on crime.

I will vote but, sadly, it seems to be a choice of who I think is the least worst.

 

[c0tt0nt0p]

The wife and my female next door neighbour got a leaflet from Kate and I didn't...

Desperate to see that Lefroy doesn't get re-elected but yet to decide my vote....

 

[Gramaisc]

Am I alone in not giving a damn about any policies that they announce? I vote upon what I believe that might actually do, not what they say they'll do.

 

[tek-monkey]

They are mostly career politicians, they will try to get promoted.

 

[ATJ]

I have probably changed my voting intentions in the last month. I'm disillusioned with both main parties and was looking at policies to decide who to vote for. Then I remembered that the FPTP system effectively renders policies irrelevant. I can't vote nationally, I can't vote based on policies. All I can vote for is who I think will be most effective locally.

I made the mistake of voting based on national policies in 2010 and got lumbered with LeFroy. Never again.

 

[andy w]

I have probably changed my voting intentions in the last month. I'm disillusioned with both main parties and was looking at policies to decide who to vote for. Then I remembered that the FPTP system effectively renders policies irrelevant. I can't vote nationally, I can't vote based on policies. All I can vote for is who I think will be most effective locally.

I made the mistake of voting based on national policies in 2010 and got lumbered with LeFroy. Never again.

Fair do's to you on your stance and your point about whether to decide on national politics or locally shows up the fault line in the current system.
We elect a local representative for our constituency and thinking about it we should pick the most capable and hard working of the candidates, but we are being asked to decide which party we want to run the government so we end up voting for the party not the person.

 

[tek-monkey]

Plus if the party tells the local to vote against his own promises they usually do so, the whip system means its all bullshit.

 

[tek-monkey]

Sorry, not just the whip system. Many aspects of government are a clear means to keep us out of any control, its all bullshit. Pretty much without exception.

 

[ATJ]

That's all true, but I also think that if more people voted based on local candidate competence, you'd get a lot less safe seats, parachute candidates and 'I don't like his face' voting.

 

[andy w]

Parachute candidates are my main gripe as they are one of the main reasons behind the disconnection with politicians and the people they are supposed to represent.
Most candidates usually worked their way up within the local party and normally spent a good few years as a councillor. Tories were normally local businessmen or professionals and Labours' had worked either in the health service or on the factory floor and had served as union representatives, Having a strong connection with the place they represent and lived the life of their constituents should be a requirement for MPs.

 

[tek-monkey]

Our MP is mostly local, he lives in that nearby place that now has our hospital and university. Cheers mate!

 

[John Marwood]

Our MP is mostly local, he lives in that nearby place that now has our hospital and university. Cheers mate!

Some people!!!

I cannot believe how ungrateful you are!!

Our MP has worked tirelessly to ensure that Stafford remains the home to a host of stars!


















Opening Times 13:00 – 16:30

Search Procedure Rub down, metal detector and passive drugs dogs

When you arrive, book in at the Visitor Centre which is across the road from the prison.

If you have a baby with you the prison will allow you to take a feeding bottle and dummy.

 

[John Marwood]

We can now add the name of Liberal Democrat Keith Miller ( sniggers ) to the above list

 

[John Marwood]

If you live in Haughton or Bradley you have the choice of SirBill


or move home




(Bill Cash,Sam Hale, Martin Lewis, Andrew Illsley, Wenslie Naylon)

 

[1JKz]

I'm still trying to (like many, I'm sure) understand the voting process.

I almost (like many, I'm sure) don't have the will power, to find out what to do for the best.

Actually (like many, I'm sure), I may just vote on how someone looks.

In fact, you know what (like many, I'm sure) I may not vote at all!

 

[John Marwood]

I'm still trying to (like many, I'm sure) understand the voting process.

I almost (like many, I'm sure) don't have the will power, to find out what to do for the best.

Actually (like many, I'm sure), I may just vote on how someone looks.

In fact, you know what (like many, I'm sure) I may not vote at all!

 

[1JKz]

Pity you didn't ignore me, just now.

 

[John Marwood]

Pity you didn't ignore me, just now.

Who said that?

 

[andy w]

What's their kitchen(s) look like?

 

[John Marwood]

What's their kitchen(s) look like?