Martin Horwood, Cheltenham’s MP since 2005 and Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, has challenged other candidates in Cheltenham to openly state their views on reforms that will help to restore public trust following the scandal over politicians’ expenses.
Martin has taken part in DEMREF 2010, the non-party election web initiative that allows voters to compare the reform policies of their candidates. He believes that all candidates should put themselves forward for voter scrutiny in this way, in the interests of openness and accountability. The campaign focuses on issues such as reform of the electoral system, fixed term parliaments and reform of the House of Lords.
"Voters want to know where we stand on reforming politics following the expenses scandal that has seriously damaged public trust," Martin said. "I challenge my fellow candidates to take part in DEMREF 2010 so that the voting public can scrutinise our views and make an informed choice about which of us has the best policies for cleaning up politics."
DEMREF 2010 asks candidates for their views on fixed-term parliaments, free voting, the electoral system, open primaries, voting age, recalling MPs and House of Lords reform. There is also space for candidates to put forward their own favoured reforms.
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Martin has taken part in DEMREF 2010, the non-party election web initiative that allows voters to compare the reform policies of their candidates. He believes that all candidates should put themselves forward for voter scrutiny in this way, in the interests of openness and accountability. The campaign focuses on issues such as reform of the electoral system, fixed term parliaments and reform of the House of Lords.
"Voters want to know where we stand on reforming politics following the expenses scandal that has seriously damaged public trust," Martin said. "I challenge my fellow candidates to take part in DEMREF 2010 so that the voting public can scrutinise our views and make an informed choice about which of us has the best policies for cleaning up politics."
DEMREF 2010 asks candidates for their views on fixed-term parliaments, free voting, the electoral system, open primaries, voting age, recalling MPs and House of Lords reform. There is also space for candidates to put forward their own favoured reforms.
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Martin issues election challenge
- Thursday 15th of April 2010 22:12
Martin Horwood is your
Liberal Democrat
Member of Parliament for Cheltenham
working for a fairer,
greener, safer community
Member of Parliament for Cheltenham
working for a fairer,
greener, safer community