MP for Coventry?

[sobrique]

One of the things I've been mulling over for a while now, is trying to stand for MP in the next general election. It's becoming quite clear, from the fact that the parties are becoming more vocal, that this is going to be Real Soon Now.

Now I sort of have the feeling that this is perhaps a plan that's doomed to failure. That said, as it stands, the registration fee is £500, minimum vote is 5%, and each candidate is entitled to one election communication per voter, free of postage.

So I guess the question is, would you vote for and/or support a 'none of the above' party candidate?

The line going (approximately):

"The election is approaching fast, and in all honesty, none of the candidates were ones I wanted to vote for. So I thought I'd try for another option."

And "I don't want a government that thinks that house arrest without a trial is 'ok'. I don't want a government that thinks xenophobia is a positive point. I don't want a representative that takes the party line, rather than what's good for the local constituency."

Comments

[malal.livejournal.com]

He's only in because he used to be a well known news reader, and picked a hot topic to stand on.

There's more to supporting a candidate than money. Other party members volintarily giving their time to help you campaign Really Helps.