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Written by John Franklyn   
Tuesday, 11 March 2008

 

INDEPENDENT CONSIDERS JOINING MP RACE
 
Sooner or later there is going to be a general election.
 
At such a high level of politics, what choice do we have -
 
The Telford and Wrekin Constituency is well looked after in the hands of
 
MP Pritchard
 
And it really makes no difference who Labour put up against him, they will always be considered second best after Alison Wedgewood pulled out.
 
 
The Telford Constituency has been served by Labour, unfortunately, the word well cannot be used.
 
 
I am now giving serious consideration to giving the residents of Telford another choice, but most importantly, a choice that makes his views clear and will not sit on a fence, but someone who often gets results, like it or not, it’s a fact.
 
Who better to represent the residents of Telford than a “bog standard” resident.
 
Is the thought of me standing in a general election going to go down well?
 
Probably not and probably not with quite a few Labourites who have made a good living not really doing a great deal, the most recent proof of this is
 
Sutton Hill
 
Where was the Telford MP for that, I don’t know, but he certainly was not representing the residents and has still not said anything.
 
 
If nothing else, you know exactly where I stand
 
 
I would love to see a huge Quango Bonfire
 
Someone held to account for the lack of Social Housing
 
MP’s and Councillors Allowances slashed
 
Residents having a greater say and involvement
 
Greater accountability to the electorate of MP’s
 
More Police on the streets
 
Punishments that fit the crime
 
And the return of Capital Punishment
 
 
To name but a few things
 
Only two things can really stop me from going further –
 
1.Support – Just what do people think of the idea about a bog standard resident standing up to be counted, but to be counted for the benefit of others.
 
2.Cost – naturally, an issue like running a campaign involves some financial support and not just the £500 deposit, would people be prepared to put their hands in their pockets in support – using the Telford First vehicle and account we already have.
 
I’ll stand – unfortunately at such a level it requires considerable support from others.
 
 
                          WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
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bilbo  - Hypocrisy gone mad   |Registered |2008-03-26 18:37:03
I was really interested to read about John Franklyn considering standing for
Parliament in Telford.

For a start, wasn't he one of the ones criticising
Alison Wedgewood for living outside of the constituency. John Franklyn lives in
Donnington which is in the Wrekin constituency.

The criticism was that Alison
Wedgewood couldn't see the Wrekin from her house. It would be fair to ask then,
"Mr Franklyn, can you see Dawley High Street from your house?"

And
without being too personal about it, wasn't it John Franklyn who received just
74 votes in the brookside byelection. So much for people being interested in
what he has to say.

And supporting Mark Pritchard as a good MP is laughable.
I agree that David Wright could do more to respresent Telford, but Mark
Pritchard has done nothing but run down our town since he arrived from Woking.
Roger   |Registered |2008-04-11 21:26:12
No bibo it is not hypocrisy, but a perfectly acceptable question to the people
who read this site on what they think, you have exercised your right to do so,
as I hope will others. He can then see if he has the support.

If I remember
correctly didnt Alison live outside Telford & Wrekin completely, but thats an
aside. Personally I would prefer he did not stand, as he is far more use here
but at the end of the days that is his choice, not yours or mine.
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