Candidate Checklist

Please feel free to use this to assess the merit or otherwise of the candidates in your constituency. Careful reading of campaign literature will reveal some information but a face-to-face discussion would be more enlightening and informative.

The candidate	Yes	No	Unclear
Supports complete transparency regarding their expenses.
Supports the practice of having no other paid employment while an MP.
Will put the needs of the country above the needs of their party.
Will put the needs of their constituents above the needs of their party.
Supports the ‘recall’ proposal.
Supports an elected second chamber.
Understands that the reputation of Parliament is very low – and will do all they can to reconnect with voters.
Supports the wide-ranging and thorough reform of Parliament and the House of  Commons.
Supports the urgent introduction of a fairer voting system
Is not, and has never been, a member of the ‘political class’
Agrees that the use of anti-terrorist laws to restrict  the right of protest is an attack on civil liberties?