I am planning to do a degree in poltics with international relations but will be 30 when I graduate, is this too old to start on the route to becoming an MP?
2007-02-07 05:44:14 · 6 answers · asked by Yoyo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes it is difficult and yes it is competitive. Age isn't a barrier, but you have to do a lot of hard work within your chosen party, and get onto the approved candidates list, before you can even start to make a credible attempt at getting selected as a candidate. You'll probably have to contest a seat which your party has little hope of winning first before you could even hope to get selected to stand in a safe seat. And then you have to win an election. And then the hard work will really start! And remember: no matter what you do, people will only remember the negatives.
2007-02-07 06:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you look at most MPs, in Britain anyway. Most Mps are white middle aged and have had a good educated. Fact.
If you are sure about this profession then no your not too late, although I would warn you it would be very very hard to get into as your not already involved. I would join a party anyway while you doing your degree if you haven't. Also, bear in mind a lot of MPs have come from a business background.
You also need to want to do a hell of a lot of hard work, and work long hours for not very good pay.
2007-02-09 01:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by becky_ms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few traits
You don't need good looks (M Becket)
Lie through your teeth (Wee Willie Blunkett Had a bit of Strumpet )
Be a Robin Bastard.. (Lockjaw ( G Brown ))
Ruthlessly allow poor Civil Sevents to commit suicide and not even appologise (Poor David Kelly ) ( Bliar the Bastard )
Its simple really, if you have no morals, no pride and just love money and power
2007-02-07 14:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, not really - you just need the ability to be a liar, a cheat, pompous, self righteous, self centred, self opinionated, arrogant and deaf to your constituents - being a complete tosspot would also help!
2007-02-07 13:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by jamand 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Thick skin ,Brass neck,Bobs your Aunties live in lover
2007-02-07 15:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by bigplops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to add to 'Jamand's reply......but I think he's got it covered!!
2007-02-07 13:54:39 · answer #6 · answered by JohnH(UK) 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋