As you’re probably aware, the main political parties been campaigning hard to try and win your vote.  Please tell us what you think about some of the policies they have been discussing this week.

I personally find the whole thing very confusing.  They’re always contradicting themselves so it’s really hard to get a clear picture of each of their policies.  I do back the reverse on the national insurance rise though, more money in my pocket at the end of the month, yes please!

Test user - 07 April 2010 05:37 PM

I personally find the whole thing very confusing.  They’re always contradicting themselves so it’s really hard to get a clear picture of each of their policies.  I do back the reverse on the national insurance rise though, more money in my pocket at the end of the month, yes please!

Have you thought about trying to work out which policies you support in an unbiased way? There are quite a few websites that claim to help you do that by presenting you with policies and not telling you which party they below to. For example…http://www.activehistory.co.uk/Miscellaneous/free_stuff/vote_2010/frameset.htm

They are all the same nothing they really affects me.

whoever would want to vote for any of them?

ive got an equally low opinion of them all.

selfish and corrupt

i wont waste my time voting for any of them.

got better things to do….

Personally they are all as useless as each other. Whatever party we vote for we will not be any better off nor will they do any good

ContehJ - 08 April 2010 08:15 PM

whoever would want to vote for any of them?

ive got an equally low opinion of them all.

selfish and corrupt

i wont waste my time voting for any of them.

got better things to do….

Wow. If everyone was like you we would turn into a dictatorship. Why not make a protest by voting, but spoil your ballot paper so no-one gets your vote? See below.

“The validity of the election may be questioned if there is an unusually high proportion of spoilt votes. However, in countries such as the UK where spoilt ballots are counted, some voters will deliberately spoil their ballot paper to show disapproval of the candidates available whilst still taking part in the electoral process.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoilt_vote

I think for me I will not be voting for any of the 3 main parties.  I have noticed that they are all saying about jobs and the economy which is right those should be mentioned.  What is annoying me is the fact that Labour want to put up National Insurance and probably taxes as well to reduce the debt this country’s in and they are the ones that have got this country into debt in the 1st place!
If we got out of the EU then that would save a few million quid maybe more, Deported the illegal immagrants that shouldnt be here that would save us some money too and cut their wages that would save money as well and off course get our troops out of Afghanistan that is America’s war not ours we were just dragged in!  I have no problem in people coming in from abroad into this country but there has to be a control though and there hasnt been a control and not one of the 3 main parties has said anything about this and what they are going to do about it.
So I wont be voting for any of the 3 main parties and like someone said earlier whoever you vote for they will make all these promises and when they get in they wont keep any of them cause they are all the same.
I have lost trust with all MP’s now and to be honest I cant see a differance in what a change of government will make.

Any ideas what the other webpages are that compare policies? I tried a really good one earlier but crashed just as my result was loading and now I can’t find the webpage. Think it ended .org

I don’t think we’ve heard any meaningful policy yet, the press has been full of back-biting, bitching and speculation about what will happen if there’s a hung parliament.  When will politicians realise we want to know what they plan to do and how they intend to do it (i.e. how will they pay for it!)?  When will the press realise we don’t want speculation and opinion but fact?

I think everyone in the country over 18 should have the right to vote, even if they are homeless. We are lucky to live in a democracy and we should not waste our right to express our view. The increase in NI maybe not be the ideal solution but I would rather see that happen than cuts in our health, education and police services. The government however, needs to be clear about what is going to happen with the banks, when are they going to sell the shares to recover the much needed money?

@martinj

http://voteforpolicies.org.uk/

is this what you were looking for?

The problem with politics is that its dominated by people who have never really suffered as the result of any of the half baked policies we’ve been presented with over the years.  Until we get some ‘real’ politicians who truly come from working class backgrounds we will just end up with the same old same old we’ve had forever and a day.  There are a lot of people who would relish the chance to be an MP but will never get the chance (inc me!) as they haven’t been to the right uni or have a family connection.  Its just like the initiatives we have had for reducing teenage pregnancy, improving health, stopping smoking etc why don’t decision makers speak to the people who they are going to affect to ask them what they would like to see happen rather than 2nd guessing and getting it totallly wrong.

ContehJ - 08 April 2010 08:15 PM

whoever would want to vote for any of them?

ive got an equally low opinion of them all.

selfish and corrupt

i wont waste my time voting for any of them.

got better things to do….

You can’t be bothered to engage in the democratic process? Can’t be bothered to get out there and work for a better country? Can’t be bothered to try and make a worthwhile UK for your family and potentially your kids? Can’t even be bothered to get your fat backside off the sofa, switch off Coronation Street for ten minutes and go put an “X” in a box once every four years?

Then you, as with many people in the country, have got the “selfish and corrupt” government you so very richly deserve. Well done; hope you enjoy the fruits of your work.

PhelanK - 08 April 2010 10:22 PM

The problem with politics is that its dominated by people who have never really suffered as the result of any of the half baked policies we’ve been presented with over the years.  Until we get some ‘real’ politicians who truly come from working class backgrounds we will just end up with the same old same old we’ve had forever and a day.  There are a lot of people who would relish the chance to be an MP but will never get the chance (inc me!) as they haven’t been to the right uni or have a family connection.  Its just like the initiatives we have had for reducing teenage pregnancy, improving health, stopping smoking etc why don’t decision makers speak to the people who they are going to affect to ask them what they would like to see happen rather than 2nd guessing and getting it totallly wrong.

Indeed - so what’s stopping you from standing? There is absolutely no reason why you should not stand as an MP yourself, or work towards the election of someone as MP with whom you’re in agreement and who you believe is right for the nation.

You can do this - and if you believe so strongly about it (and can express your opinion on the matter as clearly and forcefully as you just have), you most certainly should do this!

I have to say that I admire Cameron’s policy on getting 16 year olds to participate in voluntary citizen’s service for 16 year olds a great idea. I know the thugs won’t participate, but it will give those who are a little lost some direction, before they potentially get lost in a world of apathy and misdirection.

What are the policies worth in the end?... Nothing…. they will be thrown over board as soon as the elections are over. The election circus is nothing else than a big show. I don´t trust anything the politicians promise us.

i think they are all a bunch of corupt money grabbers thinking about them selves and dont give a monekys about the votors. i will vote but it will be smaller party like the green party dont trust the big 3

I still want a ‘None of the above’ on the ballot paper, so that we can force a change out of people to hopefully someone less corrupt than the current establishment.

They seem to be concentrating on dissing each others’ policies rather than telling the voters, clearly, what they are standing for and how their policies will benefit them (or not). That is what I am interested in and I find I am trying to get around the obfuscation that is coming from the parties by reading commentary on the ‘net and making up my mind in that way.

The one thing I am sure of - Gordon Brown was never elected our PM. I don’t want to reward him for his mis-management of the country by voting for him. If Labour had another candidate up for election, I may feel differently. As it is, I don’t know which way to vote at the moment.

ContehJ - 08 April 2010 08:15 PM

whoever would want to vote for any of them?

ive got an equally low opinion of them all.

selfish and corrupt

i wont waste my time voting for any of them.

got better things to do….

We are fortunate in this country to be able to vote freely. I’ve always been brought up to see being able to vote as a privilege that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Even if you don’t want to vote or any of the parties, please go to your local polling station and if you have to, spoil your ballot. These are counted as protest votes, which means that your vote is still heard.