tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post6160797477229687358..comments2024-03-26T09:38:39.888+00:00Comments on Borthlas: Endian destinyJohn Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447224248021209852noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-68639988588423028232012-10-10T10:46:35.525+01:002012-10-10T10:46:35.525+01:00Originally I didn't really mind the idea of a ...Originally I didn't really mind the idea of a cut in the numbers of Welsh MPs. In fact I actively thought it was a good idea. But i'm very concerned by recent statements from the Tories, Gillan and also David Jones. They seem intent on punishing rather than empowering Wales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-41828892343415087422012-10-09T19:27:17.341+01:002012-10-09T19:27:17.341+01:00John
Should have been irrelevancyJohn<br />Should have been irrelevancyG Horton-Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-76381333384384630922012-10-09T11:26:35.743+01:002012-10-09T11:26:35.743+01:00John
The desire to link voter numbers to Mps has o...John<br />The desire to link voter numbers to Mps has other agendas.<br />The concentration of population within 50 miles of London means that the majority of Mps will reflect the opinions etc of those residents. Parliament has always been wary of the power of London and its people.<br /><br /><br />Given the projected rise in population in England in the forseeable future this polarisation will continue<br /><br />By the same token in Wales Mps are<br /> being further marginalised to and beyond the point of relevancy by this process <br /><br />This is the endgame of Empire We should be honest enough to recognise it and move forward<br /><br /> G Horton-Jonesnoreply@blogger.com