LDF and Democracy

Democracy was in action last night as councillors exercised their judgement and vote to adopt the LDF. This is what politics is about - using your judgement within a context and constraints (in this case imposed by our Labour government) to do what you think is the right thing.

One thing I know is that all the councillors present would have invested considerable time in reaching their decision and will not have made it lightly.

If I am fortunate enough to be elected to Parliament, I expect to face similar challenges.

Not everyone goes into politics simply to win a popularity contest but they become councillors or MPs to use their skills and judgement to make a positive impact.
It can be easy to stand at the side and comment, but I applaud our councillors as people who are prepared to stand and do the job. They don't deserve the brickbats being thrown. You will not see me throwing any. Instead, I will be using my energy to be elected and be working hard for the people of Suffolk Coastal, alongside our hard-working councillors.