Observations

Who would be an MP these days?

If we want a healthy and vibrant democracy it is essential that we attract the brightest and the best to put themselves up to the electorate as candidates for our votes. Unfortunately in this world of the 24/7 social media commentariat, life as an MP can be a dispiriting – not to say hazardous – one.

MPs do not sign up for combat duty, yet sadly in the last seven years we have lost two MPs to murder. In 2016 Labour’s Jo Cox was killed, followed by the Conservative’s Sir David Amess in 2021 who was killed by an Islamist extremist. Both were stabbed multiple times in their constituency offices. On Christmas Eve this year (2023) the office of Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green, was the subject of a suspected arson attack. He has subsequently said he received an email telling him that he deserved to burn alive.

In addition to the mortal dangers there is also the daily vitriol heaped on MPs by generally ignorant people. This may not directly represent a threat to life but it must be galling, even if the MPs have staffers to sift through the garbage in order to ensure genuine voters’ concerns are read with care.

Brexit Facts4EU.Org is fortunate in having relationships with a number of MPs who represent the very best of Britain. One such (who is sadly standing down) will be highlighted by our Chairman in the next report. Our concern is that so many able people will be put off the idea of becoming MPs by our overall social climate. If this happens, all of our lives will be the poorer for it.

We also hope to shine a light on the imperative of ensuring those approved by the party machines are indeed people who represent the views of the members of each party.

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