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MPs, understand this: protests are inevitable when you fail to represent the people
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/10/streets-mps-protesters-politics-gaza-climate-parliamentQuite true. And his description ‘A sign of a healthy political system, we are often told, is one where most people get on with their lives and leave politics to the professionals.’ Amuses.
Professional only in that many of them make a living out of it. Not competent. Not bound by some principles or ethics.
Expect protests and more.
#UKpolitics #Westminster #Corruption #Incompetence
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