[derekgas]

I may be wide of the mark, and apologise in advance if this is so, but I think local mp's are whipping boys for the main gobs down south, many young mp's I believe go into politics in an attempt to make a difference, but seem to me to be beaten down to tow the line, and until ALL mp's are listened to equally, and their 'knowledge of the locals' allowed to influence judgement where it counts, then a lot of time is being wasted, especially by the voters. I think it is almost impossible now for any parties policies to be more than 50% of the ideal of any one person.