1. For me, the leader is important, but not more important than the policies or my view of the party as a whole.
Why? I'm very wary of the cult of personality.
2. I look for a conviction politician, one with a strong moral core. Of the four main party leaders, I believe that only Milliband approximates to this ideal.
A good party leader is a good listener, one who takes on board the views of others and is responsive to those views, one who is a skilled mediator, negotiator and communicator. A bad one is the opposite. Again, only Milliband impresses me, in his attempts at least.
A good prime minister is one who commands respect both at home and on the world stage. Cameron has made mistakes. He comes over as a PR man, focussed on sound bites and point scoring, out of touch with the man or woman on the street.
3. I voted SNP.
How I vote in 2015 will depend on the results of the Referendum this September....and its aftermath.
If there's a Yes vote, I'll continue to support the SNP.
If it's a No vote, I'll decide on the basis of which party comes up with what's best for Scotland in terms of increased devolution.
I have voted Labour in the past, also Liberal, never Conservative. As for UKIP, the least said the better....!
Being quizzed by chemist's assistant in Boots.
Good Morning Thursday 25th April 2024
Gary Glitter programme Tuesday