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Is your MP seen in your local community

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62Granny Wed 23-Nov-22 12:33:56

How often do you see or hear about what your MP does in your area , I appreciate some are very vocal in parliament but do you feel they work for the people that they serve.
Someone commented recently on Jeremy Vine that the only time they see their MP, ( a former PM) is when he shows her picture on the show.
I must say ours is often seen both locally and in Parliament speaking out on issues that concern both local and national, but he also attends and takes part in local events, he is very good and I feel a possible candidate for a prominent position in government if his party get re-elected in the next election.

ParlorGames Wed 23-Nov-22 21:13:53

No! He is a flakey waste of space! I had a serious problem with the local council which I could not get addressed so I cc'd the MP into the next email. His response........."let me know when the council sort this matter out for you". What a complete t****r!

Grannybags Wed 23-Nov-22 21:17:05

Yes ours campaigns for local issues and had achieved quite a lot

He is a Tory, which makes it difficult for me as I vowed never to vote Tory again!

nandad Wed 23-Nov-22 21:29:56

Oliver Heald is only seen round here when there are general elections. He used to run a surgery in the village but I think it was our councillor who set them up. Heald generally votes against anything that smells of poverty. He voted to keep the tax on period products but remove it from shaving razors and I’ve never forgiven him. I worked in a college where period poverty existed and staff would donate tampons and towels to learners who couldn’t afford them.

Callistemon21 Wed 23-Nov-22 21:34:15

Yes, often, he does get involved in local issues and his photo is often in the paper! supporting a local cause.
However, he has a new job now so we may see less of him.

Bixiboo Wed 23-Nov-22 22:33:43

Our Conservative MP lives locally and is seen regularly helping constituents. He does a lot for this area but as its a marginal just hope he retains his seat at the next election.

twinnytwin Thu 24-Nov-22 12:16:58

It's good to see that the majority of folk responding are pleased with the work their MP does locally - from all parties.

Grantanow Thu 24-Nov-22 17:21:06

That is not my conclusion twinnytwin from the three pages of posts I've read here.

Wyllow3 Thu 24-Nov-22 17:27:55

Labour, big majority, very active, caring, our constituency is where she grew up, she is in the shadow cabinet, excellent staff who are very active in caseloads, monthly newsletter, attends Constituency LP meetings every time.

My sympathies downtoearth