You’d like to think your MP had influence, could get things done.
People who aren’t political junkies might have missed a recent survey published a few days ago of senior Lib Dems asking who are the 50 most influential Lib Dems. Our MP, Alan Beith, was not one of them. Not even in the top 50. I am disappointed but not surprised: this area has lost out in many ways in the last 30 years by not having an MP from one of the main parties who could have helped get investment into matters such as local hospitals, the A1 and school refurbishments. And this is especially no wonder if we don’t even have an influential Lib Dem.
The next election is time to consider whether it is enough to be served by a nice guy who (as an MP should) helps individuals, or whether we need someone who can get also things done for the area as a whole.
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According to my maths then he must be in the top 50 least influential LibDems.
I'm guessing you must be in the top 50 most influential Bamburgh & Belford tories?
A case of being between the devil and the deep blue sea, I'd say...
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