PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS (RECALL AND PRIMARIES) BILL
19.10.2009
Carswell, Douglas
That this House is deeply concerned about the lack of public engagement in political and democratic affairs and the cynicism and distrust of the political system felt by many voters; notes that the recent Power Inquiry found that this is all too often borne out of a sense of disempowerment; believes that new measures are required to enable voters to participate more fully in the political system; welcomes the provisions of the Parliamentary Elections (Recall and Primaries) Bill tabled by a cross-party group of hon. Members that would permit voters to recall their hon. Member in certain specified circumstances and also require a returning officer to hold primary elections if requested to do so by any local political party with the support of at least 1,000 voters; further notes that the leaders of the three largest political parties have expressed support for the need for new initiatives to engage the public; and hopes that this Bill will become law expeditiously, believing that it will help restore faith in the political process.
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My MP is standing down at the next election. To whom do I protest?!
20 October 2009 at 18:49Fausty - As this EDM is for this Parliament, I would think your current MP is the person, though as I understand it if they are not perforoming their duties you are entitled to lobby the MP of an adjoining constituency (should you prefer).
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