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Originally Posted by Bri w

"Dear Sir,

Reference the article in Friday's London Standard pertaining to the e-petition that generated 240,000 signatures.

"The first Commons debate triggered by an e-petition turned into a farce last night. More than 240,00 peaople had used a governement website to call for a debate on withdrawing all benefits from convicted rioters. A three hours slot was set aside - but the subject was only mentioned by one MP, Tom Brake."

Where you in the House, and party to this farce, or didn't you even have the courtesy to respond to the demands of the people? Irrespective of the far reaching legallity of the proposed withdrawel of benefits, the people of this country had raised a question that demanded better respect than that shown to it on Friday.

At a time when engagement with politics and our representatives is at an all time low, e.g. Sir Stuart Bell's record in recent years, I had hoped that the current term of office would see a dramatic turn round in performance from all parties.

Can you tell me why I should continue to care about the politics of this country when it would appear the politicians couldn't care less about the electorate when they ask a pertinent question? Don't forget, those that actually signed the petition are actually those that still care. Disenfranchising those people would leave tumbleweed blowing through our political landscape.

Regards,"

Do you think my MP will respond with more than just a "would you like to contribute to my campaign funds, as he did last time?

Switches printer on and finds 2nd class stamp