Disabled Kevin asks do we know or care about local politics
In most of Devon there are local elections as well as European elections. Did you know, do you care? Is your council tax too high and are you happy with your local services? Have you met or received any information about what the local parties are planning if they take control on Devon County Council?
UKIP are standing in the European and county elections and will receive many protest votes, but can they run a council, are they interested in organising recycling or do they just want to take the Republic of South Devon out of Europe?
Do the Green Party have realistic plans to attract more tourists to the region, and after the British National Party send all the foreign workers home, who is going to look after the elderly and disabled?
Ok, the alternative parties are unlikely to take power in Devon and we all want to register our disgust to Ben Bradshaw, Richard Younger Ross and Antony Steen at their expenses misuses, but should we pause a moment before placing an ‘x’ on the ballot paper and think do we know who we are voting for, what they really stand for and what expenses they may claim?
posted by Disabled Kevin
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