I have a letter from an MP!

[The Lucky C]

A while ago, I followed a link to a site that encouraged me to write to my MP in order to voice my support for terraced areas. As I got home today, I noticed a letter waiting for me.

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Dear Nick,

I am sorry to disappoint you but I do not agree that standing should be re-introduced.

I have spend many hours standing at Deepdale and many other grounds around the country. It wasn't because I preferred standing (I do remember it being a bit more exciting) but because it was cheaper. A lot of people forget this when they look back over the years with 'rose tinted' spectacles.

Yors sincerely,

Squiggle

Mark Hendrick
Member of Parliament for Preston

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A few points spring to mind:

1) He admits that it is cheaper (he's a labour MP btw, supposed to represent the working classes).
2) He says he remembers standing areas being more exciting in the same sentance saying he didn't prefer it.
3) Surely it is a matter of choice and preference. Thousands over the country did prefer standing areas, and would like to see the re-introduction.
4) I believe that many Labour voters look back over the years with 'rose tinted spectacles' during elections. It would explain a lot.
5) Twat!

[weallloveleeds]

I suggest you remind him that a large proportion of his potential voters are probably pro-standing.

Nice to see a politician standing by their own views though- even if they are slightly contradicting.

[The Lucky C]

weallloveleeds said:

I suggest you remind him that a large proportion of his potential voters are probably pro-standing.

Nice to see a politician standing by their own views though- even if they are slightly contradicting.

would do, although you could put an ape up for election. as long as it's got a red rosette pinned to its chest, it'll win

[weallloveleeds]

luckyc said:

weallloveleeds said:

I suggest you remind him that a large proportion of his potential voters are probably pro-standing.

Nice to see a politician standing by their own views though- even if they are slightly contradicting.

would do, although you could put an ape up for election. as long as it's got a red rosette pinned to its chest, it'll win

Not neccasarily; my area is distinctly 'working class' but the conservative's are in

Although I'd agree with the that statement on a national level.

[ITFC Dudette6]

There are some real knobs that represent 'the people'

[weallloveleeds]

itfcdudette6 said:

There are some real knobs that represent 'the people'

No.1 Being Tony Blair!

His background fits the Tory leader credential check-list better than Cameron!*

*(nearly- slight exageration)

[ITFC Dudette6]

weallloveleeds said:

itfcdudette6 said:

There are some real knobs that represent 'the people'

No.1 Being Tony Blair!

His background fits the Tory leader credential check-list better than Cameron!*

*(nearly- slight exageration)

Indeed! They grow gradually more bastard-like the closer you get to Westminister

[Fizzy Bread]

Oooh WALL, already very cynical in your young age

Now a days Labour's representation of the 'working class' is at arms length, they're more for supporting/working with big businesses (Well they need the donations).. Big money, football.. you make the link.

Besides, there's not really that much an MP can do even if they supported it (unless they were really for it and panned up some support amongst their fellow MP's, failing that it's down to the lottery of a provate members bill..