On Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:51:59 +0100 Steve Firth wrote :
There are a few "decent" ones around, but I suspect that the electorate
in general wouldn't like MPs like them. For example, Ms Widdecombe shows
admirable fiscal restraint as does Mike Hancock from Portsmouth South. I
can't see either of them fulfilling the electorate's desires for
representation.

My MP, before moving to Australia, was the outstanding Vince Cable. Rated
100% clean by the Telegraph. Also someone with a very impressive CV who
gave up a very well paid job (chief economist of Shell Oil) to become an
MP. But he's twice been passed over as party leader on the grounds that
he's too old and not charismatic enough. If you want youthful charisma and
no gravitas then I guess Dave is your next PM.

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