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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

It still amazes me how many politicians won't give a straight yes or no on TV, if I did that in Rishton people would soon lose their patience with me.

theres a post on here somewhere and not too long ago showing someones twitter conversation with graham jones refusing to give a straight answer if he thought the MP'S payrise was unjustified so its not just on TV its basically any question asked.

ill see if i can dig it out

Originally Posted by Guinness

And here is our very own MP dodging a simple question 4 times on twitter...

Hi Graham. What are your thoughts on MPs' pay? Should there be a 32% pay rise?

GJ - The gap between rich and poor must close. Picking on MPs misses the point of higher wage earners with less responsibility.

not picking on anyone: committee recommendation, public office, regit question. So MPs underpaid for responsibilities?

GJ - Bigger issue than MPs pay. Gap between rich and poor needs tackling.

I agree on the gap. But what are your views, specifically, on the suggested 32% rise for MPs?

GJ - It was an anonymous survey. MPs pay irrelevant in the big scheme. Closing the gap between rich and poor is what matters.

Only interested in what you think of the suggested 32% (not your response to the survey) with public sector pay freeze etc.

GJ - MPs pay a false distraction from the wider pay gap issue.

Muppet!

i suppose been a MP is like going to prison in that once in a place surrounded by crooks your gonna pick up some new tricks lol

in the interest of balance all parties are full of crooks and liars