General Election

Welcome

It has never been so important to be involved in this process.  During 2009 the reputation of politics was severely damaged, and some of those who sit in Parliament to represent the public were exposed as not always having the most honourable of motives.  Many MPs, in fact most, remain committed to serving their constituents and their country, and some have been tainted by a scandal that they were not a part of.

At the ballot box in the coming months some MPs will be judged on their conduct, and those seeking to become MPs will face the challenging task of convincing a sceptical public of their motives. 

Our engagement in the political system can help bring integrity and service back to the heart of democracy.  The chance to vote is just the tip of the iceberg, if you support a particular party perhaps you could help campaign for your local candidate, they are generally grateful for all the help they can get.  Churches are often the only groups to hold hustings, public meetings were the candidates can be asked questions, so there is a guide on this site to help you get started.  Find out if churches in your area are already planning something, if they are join in, otherwise gather together with other churches to help open politics up to your community where everyone can have a say.

In the past decade politics has entered a new period of agreement with all the parties subscribing to the view that a continual increase in public spending is in the best interest of the country.  In the light of the economic turbulence that has spread across the world the role of public spending is now more disputed. 

This site offers a starting point for the coming election. You can find out more about how a General Election works and how local churches can play a key role in the campaign. There is also a brief introduction to each of the major parties and an outline of what their policies are on a range of issues.