the MP's are there to act in their constituencies best interests

it's their and their civil servants jobs

to know what's best for the country

bob down the pub doesn't know foreign policy

no, they're elected to represent their constituency

Pep, why have you started posting in here?

at least, thats what the people think

You never did before

Who knows

Didn't know we existed down here? ;3

You are misunderstanding standing what this poll shows.

It shows that the people of the country do not agree with the MPs on their role

Doesnt matter what the "Proper role is"

I remember hearing something about how MP candidates were originally chosen by the local branches, but they changed that ages ago and all MP candidates are chosen by the central branch

it's a massive disconnect of opinion between the people elected and the people electing them.

Exactly

There's a disconnect between the political classes in this system? No, I never!

Welcome to Britain now and historically.

Id say its got larger recently

this is why it appears to people like me, that we elect politicians on a manifesto who then proceed to do whatever the fuck they like for 4-5 years. its because it's true, that's exactly what happens from the point of view of someone who thinks MPs should represent their constituents opinions and desires.

It had always been that way

Id say the disconnect was more manageable before

Taking us into World War 2 was exactly the same

Probably due to the internet

The general population didn't want it

People can physically see the every move of their MP

i think when the parties actually stood for something and kind of implemented it, it was a lot less obvious. now theyre all variations of centrist, theres no real working class party, etc

Never used to be that accessible

and that, visibility

So the disconnect was there, however the manageability of it was easier

i just saved £360 on my car insurance through comparethemarket.com
for all the bullshit advertising, the above is a true statement

I drive a modified car

What's your excess? @system11

Comparison sites suck for that

"lots" but it was already lots

I have to go to specialists

£695

Ouch

that's combined compulsory and voluntary

Premium?

£416

Car?