tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509959543151548263.post1747895756392894233..comments2024-01-23T05:18:56.246+00:00Comments on Witterings From Witney: PLP MeetingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509959543151548263.post-54577168066528694202009-06-08T22:07:03.291+01:002009-06-08T22:07:03.291+01:00MW,
Have to disagree with joining a party to infl...MW,<br /><br />Have to disagree with joining a party to influence candidate selection - how can you be a member of more than one party?<br /><br /><br /><br />MPs are supposed to represent their constituents, regardless of political affiliation, therefore it is only right that all voters should have a say in who a party puts up for selection as an MP. By leaving it to party members you are still allowing a 'clique' to select for all.<br /><br />If you want to discuss more then email me.Witterings from Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349563961787006775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509959543151548263.post-60211129990257383582009-06-08T21:43:28.352+01:002009-06-08T21:43:28.352+01:00I don't get this 'open primary' idea -...I don't get this 'open primary' idea - as long as local party members can choose their candidate by secret ballot, isn't that good enough? If you want to influence who the candidates are, then join [whatever] party!Mark Wadsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733511175178098449noreply@blogger.com