General Chat

What a state you'll be in if you cannot find a new man or woman. Bring back Maggie - oh no! Sylvia xxx

I look for honesty, but with politicians it's like a needle in a haystack. I think we need a MOR approach - someone who's not going to be extremely left- or extremely right-wing - but that's where the concept of party politics falls down. I don't think anyone's mentioned a name, Sylvia, because there is no-one outstanding enough for the job. We'll just have to take whoever we get. I bet you'd get a great many names if you asked who we DIDN'T want! CB >|< ;>)

I am from the North East of England and was brought up in a staunchly Labour area...Arthur Bottomley ( remember him) was our MP and was returned with a massive majority every election. It seems in this area that even if a cardboard cut-out was standing it would be elected...and thereby is our problem. The Labour Party can by-pass the area - even though the PM and many senior members of his Cabinet have seats here - because they know they are going to be re-elected and the Tories don't bother with us because no matter what they do they don't stand a chance. Who would I like as a new PM???...someone I could trust...someone who gives a straight answer to a question...someone who is not in George Bush's pocket....someone who is not Presidential...I want an ordinary man or woman who has had to work hard for a living...who hasn't had the 'advantage' of Public School' ...who knows what it is like to struggle to pay bills..who has lived in a deprived area - one whose children attend local comprehensive schools and who relies on the NHS.. and has to rely on the State for a pension when they retire. Unfortunately I live in the real world and haven't a clue who to vote for !!!!!!

Someone who doesn't rely on 'spin'. Someone who is a REAL ambassador for us. Someone with some 'fire in their belly'. Someone with some charisma. Can't think of anyone either!!

Come back Cromwell? we'd only have one person to blame then

It's a pity Paddy Ashdown retired. Val

Actually can't think of anyone who fits the bill. What a desperate state of affairs! lol Daisy

I haven't seen any names put forward yet Sylvia xxx

I'd like to find some integrity, but I don't think people get to be leader of a political party by having it. nell

someone who sticks to their policiesxxxxx(:

Seeing that most of you are unhappy with Tony Blair, perhaps it is time to start thinking who you are going to vote for in the next election. What do you look for in a politician? I know some girls only vote for a nice looking man, but beauty is only skin deep, and then? Sylvia xxx