Ladywood’s MP says Commons votes are “pointless”
Ladywood’s current MP, Clare Short, has said that taking part in House of Commons votes is “pointless”.
New figures show Clare took part in less than one in eight votes over the past 12 months. She is quoted in the Birmingham Post:
"Most MPs automatically vote for the government or against the government depending on which party they are in.
“I am often in the building when a vote takes place. But everyone knows the Government is going to win the day whether I take part or not.
“I will vote on an issue where it is a matter of principle, or where my independent vote might make a difference to the outcome.”
Although I understand her reasoning, by not voting it means her constituents views are not being represented.
Private Iraq Enquiry Is Not Acceptable
So we finally get our full enquiry into the Iraq debacle war. But quelle surprise, it will be held entirely behind closed doors.
With everything that has happened over the last few months, with all Gordon Brown's promises to the people of this country about making politics more transparent and accountable, this announcement is nothing short of a disgrace.
So here's an open message to Gordon Brown - Open up this enquiry and prove to the British people that politics CAN be open and transparant. There are questions that need answering - and any answers that are the result of a secret enquiry will simply not be trusted.
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