We Need A General Election, Now!

Good Evening,

Up until now, it has only been those on the right of the political spectrum, the likes of the Scum and the Daily Rant who have been calling on Chairman Brown to finally give the British people the election that they have not been allowed to have – even though Brown was not elected in the first place.  With The Telegraph almost seemingly joining in the chorus demanding a vote immediately, there has to be questions about just how much longer can Gordon get away with it, without going to the country.  For all the failings of the Conservative government, at least Major went to the country within 18 months of being elected leader, in the aftermath of the Wicked Witch’s departure.

The ever-continuing sleaze allegations is threatening to make the current parliament almost senile in being able to adopt any laws and legislature as MPs are going to be more concerned at being found stealing honey from the jar.  Admittedly, there is the worry and distinct fear that if we were to go to the polls now or even in three months, then the likelihood of a parliament which could be held up as being responsible, for what would be some serious reform, would be negligible as it would have been voted through people’s genuine anger over the whole affair.

I agree a kneejerk reactionary vote isn't desirable, but it is inevitable that some people will be inclined to take their vote and use it as a protest against the current parliament and dare I say it, the system in general.  It is after all - the system, that in the words of several MPs is in desperate need of repair.  Some people however have argued that such a reactionary vote, might keep MPs on their toes, and that would not a bad thing – they would not be in a position to argue whether or not the seats that they represent were genuinely marginal seats or was it because people were angry about expenses?  Over to you, Gordon…