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  Hrolf The Ganger  01 Feb 17 10.33pm |
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Originally posted by nickgusset
Or who voted for what they thought was in the best interests of their constituents, that's what mp's are supposed to do, otherwise they would be delegates. Hmmm. That is assuming they are qualified to do so.
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| nickgusset Shizzlehurst 01 Feb 17 10.38pm |
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
Hmmm. That is assuming they are qualified to do so. MP's are elected to vote in their constituents interests. It is up to constituents to decide who they elect to do this. Why isn't Kenneth Clarke being coated by the press?
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| Hrolf The Ganger 01 Feb 17 10.45pm |
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Originally posted by nickgusset
MP's are elected to vote in their constituents interests. It is up to constituents to decide who they elect to do this. Why isn't Kenneth Clarke being coated by the press? In normal circumstances perhaps but this was a specific matter which involved a referendum to determine the wishes of the people. I believe that it was not a time to vote against those wishes for a number of reasons. I'm sure Ken Clark will receive stick.
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| Tim Gypsy Hill '64 Stoke sub normal 01 Feb 17 10.46pm |
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Originally posted by nickgusset
Or who voted for what they thought was in the best interests of their constituents, that's what mp's are supposed to do, otherwise they would be delegates. I thought their constituents already voted for what they want. They should do what they are elected to do. Represent their constituents. That's democracy Gusset.
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| nickgusset Shizzlehurst 01 Feb 17 10.55pm |
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Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64
I thought their constituents already voted for what they want. They should do what they are elected to do. Represent their constituents. That's democracy Gusset. The case of the eu referendum is slightly different. But I maintain, MP's are elected to vote for what they think is in the best interests of their constituents, which may sometimes be dfferent to what the constituents actually want . Hill
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| Tim Gypsy Hill '64 Stoke sub normal 01 Feb 17 11.00pm |
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Originally posted by nickgusset
The case of the eu referendum is slightly different. But I maintain, MP's are elected to vote for what they think is in the best interests of their constituents, which may sometimes be dfferent to what the constituents actually want . Hill Ah! Now I get it. We elect them, then do whatever they want. I genuinely thought they would do what we wanted. How silly of me.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 01 Feb 17 11.02pm |
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Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64
I thought their constituents already voted for what they want. They should do what they are elected to do. Represent their constituents. That's democracy Gusset. Like Diane Abbott. She was conveniently ill today so she couldn't vote and couldn't betray either her constituents or Jeremy. Serving again, Diane.
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| Tim Gypsy Hill '64 Stoke sub normal 01 Feb 17 11.21pm |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
Like Diane Abbott. She was conveniently ill today so she couldn't vote and couldn't betray either her constituents or Jeremy. Serving again, Diane. She was allegedly out drinking with other "abstainers". Maybe trying to get drunk enough to shag the boss again.
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| nickgusset Shizzlehurst 01 Feb 17 11.26pm |
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I Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64
Ah! Now I get it. We elect them, then do whatever they want. I genuinely thought they would do what we wanted. How silly of me. Yes how silly. I suggest you look up the difference between a representative (which is what an MP is) and a delegate (which an MP is not)
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| Tim Gypsy Hill '64 Stoke sub normal 01 Feb 17 11.31pm |
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Originally posted by nickgusset
I Yes how silly. I suggest you look up the difference between a representative (which is what an MP is) and a delegate (which an MP is not) So, a representative doesn't represent the people? I thought they were just a spokesperson. Like asking constituents questions in the chamber etc. And pushing for their wishes.
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| .TUX. 02 Feb 17 6.22am |
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I think you've lost this one Nick.
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| matt_himself Matataland 02 Feb 17 7.12am |
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Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64
So, a representative doesn't represent the people? I thought they were just a spokesperson. Like asking constituents questions in the chamber etc. And pushing for their wishes. It appears that Labour MP's can vote against the wishes of their constituents because 'they know best' but should they vote against or question their 'leader', they will have bricks thrown through their office and have death threats posted on Twitter. Democracy works.
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