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Old 18-06-2009, 13:18   #8
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Re: A good age to be an MP

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Originally Posted by Gayle View Post
But with youth comes enthusiasm and energy - it's well known that politicians work hard and are on call 24/7 so youthful energy is needed. Would an older person run out of steam by lunchtime on Wednesday? But young people don't have the life experiences, how would an older member of the public relate to a young MP?

Questions, questions, so what do you think is the optimum age to be standing for parliament?
Wherever did you get the idea that politicians work hard? They may well work hard at filling in their expenses sheets but for those of us who know the meaning of work then the life of a politician is a relative doddle. And why do you think intellectual energy is only available to the kids?

Assuming an election later on this year, the ideal age for an MP is 53.
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