Misrepresentation in Parliament

We do not have a true democracy for a number of reasons.
Political parties can print manifestos prior to an election and after said election there is no measure to ensure they follow up on their promises. There should be key measures.
Also, the Party in power can choose an election date most suited to its own re-election. We should have fixed terms.
It is a shameful irony that the political system we are forcing other countries to adopt (namely democracy) cannot deliver the wishes of a clear majority of individuals in this country (namely troop withdrawal).

Your MP didn't break any rules, why do you think that politics should be so simple? And how many petitions do you think politicians are presented with?

I was most interested in your dealings with the Parliamentry Ombudsman. I receiced corrupt handling from the Valuation Office Agency and went through the fraudelent public sector complaints procedure - eventually reaching the higher echelons of the PO's office.

Right through the complaints process one becomes aware that you are dealing with a sophisticated public sector cover-up culture/industry that runs nicely through the Ombudsman's department through to the FOI brigade.
I am a war pensioner - feeling my age after cancer. I am astounded these political appointees can close ones case down.
It seems ridiculous that we should be puting young mens lives at risk in Iraq trying to enforce democracy when we do not have open ended democracy in this country despite untold thousands of us being killed or maimed

There is an interesting and timely development. New evidence means there is a great possibility of commencing legal proceedings under "Corruption in Public Office" legislation on my Member of Parliament & Parliamentary
Ombudsman. My own little Parliamentary Scandal concurrent with 'Cash for Honours' inquiry!
The big difference is there is no police investigation (although their guidelines are being followed)and no referals to the Crown Prosecution Service (or is that Department of Public Prosecutions), as both have an interest in the subject matter.

You cant help the igronance of some people.. people just dont care.. IanC you have spent the best part of this arguing that. I too hate it when you create a debate but alot of people are stupid.. they dont understand the debate, yet try to have an opinion.. fine I say.. but read up on things.. because there is such thing as a stupid comment..
But back on topic.. Your MP should be removed and placed back into the institution he was removed from. I too have a policy I want the to talk about in Parliment. And if I get this treatment, then its not democracy we live in...

Let me put it this way. The Parliamentary Ombudsman received derogatory/less than honest remarks about me from the Lord Chancellor's Department (now known as the Department for Constitional Affairs, which includes the Court Service). The Ombudsman has not and will not release the name of the author of those remarks, nor comply with the FOI (Freedom of Information Act) on this.
My MP is not only aware of this, she also received 'allegedly' false information which I can obviously challege.
Naturally Ombudsman investigations were stopped; my MP is unlikely to answer my letter or reply here.

Returning to my Public Petition to Parliament, approx. 600 MP's were not interested. About 8 agreed to present it provided my MP agreed (approx 25 were not or could not be contacted). No agreement was forthcoming.

ignore Eddie !

"She cannot reply because..."
Go on, Go on

Eddie
Have you read up on Public Petitions on the UK Parliament website ?

I think you need to be grateful if this nonsense is all you have to worry about.

It sounds to me like you'd make a good politician yourself. You talk lots and don't say anything that makes sense!

Spunster
What's your definition of "been had" and,
what happened 2800 yrs ago .. was this the start of democracy we know today....

Eddie
What part of this modern day democratic process, as a voter, do you not understand.
1. I prepared a Public Petition to be presented to Parliament, as of right.
2. I eventualy found my MP (as her right) would not present it. Nor would any other MP for obscure reasoning. You may question grounds for refusal. but note my MP has not replied to my correspondence sent to her in Oct. 2005 - 12 months ago. She cannot reply because....(open invitation here for my MP - but bear in mind the Petition was about alleged dishonesty around the Court Service & Parliamentary Ombudsman investigations).
3. I suggest Misrepresentation in Parliament - it has been described as no representation in Parliament, but it's open for debate.

As for Major, Curry, Blair and Prescott, are they not subjects of our derision (despite Major being a very wealthy ex-prime minister).

I'm still very confused as to what on earth this is all about.

Ian is saying that he has not forgotten John Major and Edwina Curry. Is he implying that Blair and Prescott are having an affair? What a scoop that would be.

Please explain this gripe to us all so we may understand what you are on about.

Constituent, laughingly known as Ian Cee, has been had. What's new? Ian Cee should have been wiser. What are politicians in the game for? For 2800 years they have simply been in the political business to line their own pockets. Why should that have changed at all today? No reason at all, of course.

Today politicians are smarter than ever before. They've got professional advisors helping them. I'm not talking about astrologers, but spin-doctors and the like.

Move house to an area where the local MP will take your case up. Rent a house in that area for two months. Get on the local electoral register. But do make sure that the politcian you are seeking the help of can make political capital from the case you want represented, a case which can improve their political career.