Now I wouldn't tar all MP's with the same brush and like Phoenix the cow I would wish to reprieve a few. I may not agree with their political point of view but I do admire their integrity, their independence and their honesty [ignoring whether they are/are not faithfull to their spouse].
- Frank Field
- David Drew
- William Hague
- David Davis
- Mingie Campbell
- Malcolm Riffkind
- Boris Johnson
The last one is only on the list because he makes me laugh - he may be a good MP - I wouldn't know. I can also think of a few more who are now retired and for the record would like to add:
Betty Boothroyd
Tony Benn
David Owen
Shirley Williams
Margaret Thatcher
Are there any others you think should be added to the list for reprieve?
Update on 30th October - how embarrassing I saw Malcolm Riffkind on TV yesterday and it wan't the man I had in mind. My man was a wee bit smaller and neater - did I mean Norman Fowler - maybe?
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You're far too kind! There should be NO exceptions - cull the lot!
Scrap William Vague and insert Kate Hoey.
I like the methane image! and would include Mo Mowlam - I always had time to listen to her when she was alive.
Oops - on the subject of the living - Omar is still with us, you're right again (of course!) - don't know where I got that idea from. How's the bridge thing going anyway? I bid 2 Diamonds, or something along those lines... :)
AMKT - you are being too harsh.
Mark - I refuse to scrap poor vague billy - but agree Kate Hoey.
Merryw - I agree re Mo Mowlam but unfortuantely she has already been called to higher office so doesn't qualify. Re Omar - I know I know - I am a Know it All - afterall! Bridge lessons not started yet - technical hitch - they canelled UFN. I'm studying books though.
Scrap Rifkind and replace him with Ann Widdecombe. Rifkind took a plum seat and refused to serve in DC's shadow cabinet because he wasn't made Shadow Foreign Sec.
Right - didn't know about Riffkind - agree re Ann but feel lately with all her TV appearances not sure if she'd count as a real MP - and she's retiring soon.
I would add the following to your reprieve list:
Ed Miliband/Balls
Tessa Jowel
Ruth Kelly
Lembit Opik
David George Camerosborne
and from the ranks of the retired:
Ken Livingstone
John Prescott
John Major
Edwina Currie
Lord Archer (was he ever an MP?)
...ooh! I can see steam rising over Sidmouth! :)
Tobeee - I'm speechless!!
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