Swathes of MPs are leaving at next year's general election, and the demands of being a legislator are deterring people from standing, but change is within our grasp
Very interesting essay. From an outside perspective, one also wonders if social media may be an additional factor. Being subject to 24-7 scrutiny and sometimes slander must be quite a challenge for many MPs and their families.
Try being a copper in south London fir few years that's a hard merciless savage job under ruthless scrutiny. I'm sorry MPs have no idea how public service is unless they've done it.
Absolutely, that's a very tough and challenging job. Various jobs can be difficult in different ways and for different people. Not sure it's an either-or situation.
Thanks for your generous words. Something tells me that your evident passion for the subject is a source of powerful and effective motivation for reform. That's something we very much need in the UK and US these days. Kind regards.
Reform. Dirty word. Look at Eng post execution Charles 1st, chaos of power. Gradual reform with occasional bursts of peaceful change ften driven by largely unforeseen events is best methinks. Look at how Ukraine war has opened eyes of some of my European neighbours to harsh realities of dealing with tyranny. You'd really think Germany of all nations would understand that...
*ahem* the Liaison Committee hasn't actively chosen an Estimates Day debate since 2018. Estimates for debate are now chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, though, as the relevant SO hasn't been changed, the LC rubber-stamps BBCom's choice.
In return BBCom lets the LC have an equivalent number of days for debate on substantive motions.
Very interesting essay. From an outside perspective, one also wonders if social media may be an additional factor. Being subject to 24-7 scrutiny and sometimes slander must be quite a challenge for many MPs and their families.
Try being a copper in south London fir few years that's a hard merciless savage job under ruthless scrutiny. I'm sorry MPs have no idea how public service is unless they've done it.
Absolutely, that's a very tough and challenging job. Various jobs can be difficult in different ways and for different people. Not sure it's an either-or situation.
Mostly true and sagacious. You're far more merciful and gentle than I. I salute your humanity and wish I had the same.
Thanks for your generous words. Something tells me that your evident passion for the subject is a source of powerful and effective motivation for reform. That's something we very much need in the UK and US these days. Kind regards.
Reform. Dirty word. Look at Eng post execution Charles 1st, chaos of power. Gradual reform with occasional bursts of peaceful change ften driven by largely unforeseen events is best methinks. Look at how Ukraine war has opened eyes of some of my European neighbours to harsh realities of dealing with tyranny. You'd really think Germany of all nations would understand that...
*ahem* the Liaison Committee hasn't actively chosen an Estimates Day debate since 2018. Estimates for debate are now chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, though, as the relevant SO hasn't been changed, the LC rubber-stamps BBCom's choice.
In return BBCom lets the LC have an equivalent number of days for debate on substantive motions.