As we approach the next General Election many of us, regardless of the political party we support, must wonder how this once great country has been brought to its knees over the last 14 years.
Having seen the way in which politicians from Thatcher to the present day have interfered in so many areas of our public life and have made them much worse, and all in the name of progress.
Your readers will doubtless think of many such examples.
It is a sad reflection on our political classes today that they put the emphasis on politics rather than the actual needs of the nation, given that many of them went to public school and are out of touch with the reality under which many of our citizens are living — the need for food banks for example, and when we are informed that we are a “rich country”.
And when confronted with a problem they seem unable to research it, fail to consult with those who know more about the cause of the problem than they do, and then fail to plan for the solution, while ensuring that budget costs do not over run.
Prime examples to my mind are Brexit, covid pandemic, HS2 and the problems of immigration — all of which have led to tax payers money being squandered over time.
Yet these politicians are very good at publishing manifestos, making future promises and intentions amid much rhetoric and hoping perhaps that they will not be in power to carry them out or defer them.
Are we not, in this the 21st Century, not to see more professionalism, integrity and accountability in those who claim to represent us in Parliament.
Governance in these days with its international problems must surely be taken more seriously by all political parties and their followers.
Most recently we have seen attacks on free speech, the right to demonstrate peaceably, human rights and even workers rights.
These are rights that have been fought for in two world wars.
It seems that democracy itself is under attack.
No wonder many people have given up on politics and central government.
Perhaps it is time for the House of Commons to revert back to being the House of the Commoners! — A. M. WADDINGTON, Sutton-on-Trent
