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MP for Devizes, Wiltshire
I've missed my opportunity to stand in this general election. Nominations closed at 4 p.m. last Tuesday. OK - I admit it - it was never a serious idea but I do feel that there's a desparate need for a number of independent MPs who aren't afraid to say what they think and to provide a fresh questioning of what's proposed for the country. My manifesto "I'll honestly tell you my views as they are today. But as I learn more and as situations change, they're liable to pragmatic adjustment. Probably not too much will change in what I'm thinking, but I'm not going to promise that. Politicians make too many promises already." I'll question and vote as I see fit - with the medium to long term security, prosperity, health, education and enjoyment of this country, the people who live and visit here (especially in the Devizes constituency and the rest of Wiltshire), and of the rest of the world as my strategic view. And that strategic view will help me decide shorter term tactics - whether or not any particular idea is a good one. I've lived within the Devizes constituency for over 25 years and I love the area. I'll be delighted to represent its local interests and champion its people and places, including issues brought to my attention. What I won't do is set short term policies in line with what will be popular - in other words, I'll look to the longer term and not buy your votes and approval with populist policies. I can (and will) say "I don't know" or "I don't have a view" sometimes / on some subjects. You can't expect that I'll be able to form an opinion on everything and if I did, some of those opinions would be very shallow. Where I do have an opinion, you may not agree with me - but please VOTE FOR ME ANYWAY as opinions need to be independently aired. Perhaps I should start hawking these views around now, and build up a head of steam so that I can stand in 4 or 5 years time from a flying start. Or perhaps I'm not tough enough for the inevitable cut-and-thrust and harsh words and attention. (written 2005-04-23, updated 2006-06-05) Associated topics are indexed under Z300 - Politics and Religion[4079] Melksham Area - Unitary Council results, May 2013 - (2013-05-04) [3921] On rememberance, on war, and on preventing the war cycle - (2012-11-11) [3905] How should we choose our Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner? - (2012-10-27) [3845] Good cause giving - getting the charity beggars off the street - (2012-08-21) [3806] 2011 Census results - initial figures for Wiltshire. - (2012-07-17) [3676] Rising prices, changing habits and society - (2012-03-31) [3592] Are we one man, one vote? No, and we never have been. - (2012-01-26) [3438] Melksham to become a part of Trowbridge? - (2011-09-13) [3325] The Olympic Torch, and Melksham House - (2011-06-14) [3323] Is Melksham town centre dying? - (2011-06-11) [3313] What does our MP do on a Bank Holiday? - (2011-05-30) [3264] Alternative Vote (AV) - explaining and an example - (2011-04-25) [3051] Positively reforming the system - could it be done? - (2010-11-14) [2971] Should the public sector compete with businesses? and other deep questions - (2010-09-26) [2948] Melksham shamefully makes the national headlines - (2010-09-07) [2870] Old prices - what would the equivalent price have been in 1966? - (2010-07-14) [2864] Changing with weather and seasons - (2010-07-10) [2856] Two sides of the coin - (2010-07-06) [2824] A pint of Black Rat, and a lazy barman - (2010-06-25) [2792] Should Government compete with private industry? - (2010-06-03) [2757] Bodicea, Lincoln, and our new MP - (2010-05-09) [2752] Voting day - UK General Election - (2010-05-06) [2740] Melksham Hustings at George Ward School - (2010-04-26) [2712] A more informed decision than ever before - (2010-04-08) [2689] Can my dog eat potatoes? Doggie Dietary Research, and political sleaze! - (2010-03-23) [2640] How is your tax pound spent? - (2010-02-18) [2353] All change - Wiltshire Parliamentary - (2009-08-13) [2288] Wiltshire Community Area Partnerships - (2009-07-15) [2279] Understanding the new local government structure in Wiltshire - (2009-07-11) [2270] Wiltshire - a chance to improve life for everybody - (2009-07-05) [2257] Ramblings on church and state linkage in Melksham - (2009-06-25) [2206] Spot the odd one out - (2009-05-29) [2178] Melksham Candidates for Wiltshire Unitary Election - (2009-05-12) [2075] Supporting Parkinsons and Trains - (2009-03-11) [2028] Things people say on the phone - (2009-02-06) [2012] The Wiltshire Police - (2009-01-29) [1987] One Cheer for Local Democracy - Asda in Melksham - (2009-01-11) [1882] Wiltshire Council says - part 2 - (2008-11-14) [1881] Wiltshire Council says - part 1 - (2008-11-13) [1872] Barack Obama wins US Predidency - (2008-11-05) [1769] July child ponders on August children - (2008-08-23) [1729] Back from the future - (2008-07-30) [1579] Rome, and the faith of Rome - (2008-03-17) [1573] Budget tax increases hit vehicle market - (2008-03-14) [1526] Carers at work - court case changes - (2008-02-01) [1428] Travel Across Wiltshire - the game - (2007-11-11) [1386] New software product for warmblooded programmers - (2007-10-10) [1350] FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) Western Region - (2007-09-13) [1260] An inspirational business talk from one of our prospective MPs - (2007-07-06) [1247] An afternoon at a public enquiry - (2007-06-27) [1175] Local elections - choosing who to vote for - (2007-05-03) [1135] Government pressure on me to shut up after I make the papers - (2007-04-05) [1109] False imprisonment - a contrast from the news - (2007-03-15) [1060] What a relief from the tax office. - (2007-02-01) [1003] Room at the Inn, Guy at the station - (2006-12-21) [967] Realistic on line shoot'em up - (2006-12-05) [875] Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones - (2006-09-22) [780] Separation and Integration - (2006-06-27) [750] Almost everyone loses - (2006-06-07) [696] Is than an uphill or downhill task? - (2006-04-23) [682] Iran has enriched uranium ... - (2006-04-12) [674] Wiltshire to get an extra MP - (2006-04-07) [671] Both ends of the animal - (2006-04-05) [607] On being British - (2006-02-14) [602] MP face to face - (2006-02-12) [539] rich and famous - (2005-12-23) [505] Would you steal ... petrol? ... a training course? - (2005-11-26) [469] Yesterday was Kiss and Ride - (2005-10-19) [415] Campaign Drift and efficiency. - (2005-08-15) [384] Managing conflict and disappointment - (2005-07-20) [377] A Strengthened City - (2005-07-14) [335] Sad priorities - (2005-06-03) [326] UK Tax payment totals and where the money is spent - (2005-05-27) [313] Making bona fide international marriages more difficult - (2005-05-16) [301] General Election day, UK - (2005-05-05) [280] Spotted - the local MP - (2005-04-15) [257] Politics gets nasty. 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