2006-07-29 00:06:55 · 7 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I agree that he is somewhat of a throwback to the old times of Labour.
I don't think he is there to attract public votes though. I think he's there to keep the awkward squad within the party in check.
Personally whilst I would never vote Labour I agreed that we needed a change in 1997. I am just disappointed that they have wasted the chance to make things better.
2006-07-29 00:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good question. It seems that Prescott is symbolically placed in the Deputy Prime Minister's post due to his character evoking a traditional, working class, old Labour ideal.
But, when Labour became New Labour dropping, I think, Clause 4, the programme of nationalisation, they no longer stood for staunchly left wing views.
2006-07-29 15:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Angst Line From Song 1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Labour are actually old Conservative. I was brought up to support the Labour party but I find myself unable to vote for this lot.
I would like a voting slip to have 'none of the above' on. I want to use my right to vote, but there is no-one worth voting for.
2006-07-29 08:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by nannacrocodiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I voted Lib Dem, but I still think that despite his flaws JP is one of the few politicians left who always speaks his mind, without necessarily toeing the party line, and I respect that.
If he was standing in my constituency, I'd vote for him.
2006-07-29 07:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by Oli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never again.
we were lied 2 when we voted labour.
new labour r just old conservative!
2006-07-29 07:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i would, having said that i like JP.
2006-07-29 07:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by Viv C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
them
2006-07-31 10:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by durhotimitoyea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋