What would you ask Gordon Brown?
Posted by Jo Swinson, MP for East Dunbartonshire, at 19:23, Mon 14 July 2008:
On Wednesday I hope to have the opportunity to ask Gordon Brown a question at PMQs (as long as we reach question number 10!).
I am keen to get the views of my constituents about what subject you would like to see raised, so if you have any thoughts, please do post a reply or email me on swinsonj@parliament.uk
Best wishes
Jo
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Posted by Stephanie McAdams, 21:19, Mon 14 July 2008: (Is this post abusive?) #
I would like to discuss with Gordon Brown why he is turning to nuclear power rather than to renewables such as wind, solar and wave power. I believe more money, time, research and enthusiasm need to go into renewables. We are a small island that could easily use the wind and waves (perhaps not the solar power so much!) as an energy source. It is the way of the future. Already we are lagging behind our European neighbours. If Switzerland can do it why can't we! I oppose nuclear power mainly for the nuclear waste and the cost for the taxpayer. I am very satisfied that the SNP in Edinburgh have opposed plans for new nuclear stations in Scotland. I would like to see Westminister MPs do the same for the greater good of Britain. I feel ashamed to be British when I see how slow we are to change our ways. The government needs to give an incentive (such as a tax reduction)to energy companies and other big businesses to become green and environmentally friendly. This would certainly speed up change. As an individual i am trying to live ethically and look after the environment, but when i feel that my own government is not realistically supporting nor encouraging this movement i am left feeling disenchanted. I believe strongly that nuclear is a step in the wrong direction and a more positive route is renewables.
Posted by laura quinn, 18:17, Wed 16 July 2008: (Is this post abusive?) #
I would find it useful to know if Gordon Brown would consider lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 years old as i find it difficult to understand why i am classified as an adult at 16 years of age,am eligible to marry and have children, however i am unable to vote. I would find it valuable to be involved in the political system at an earlier age and feel it would make me more responsible to be able to air my views and opinions more freely.
Posted by Jo Swinson, 21:50, Sun 20 July 2008: (Is this post abusive?) #
I quite agree that we should stop new nuclear build and instead focus on renewables, and indeed questioned Tony Blair on the nuclear issue back in summer 2006.
I also agree with Laura that we should have votes at 16, and recently co-sponsored a Bill to introduce this - sadly it was "talked out" by some Conservative MPs.
While I wasn't able to raise either of these last week at PMQs (most constituents wanted to me to raise cost of living issues), I will certainly keep campaigning on both of these issues within and outwith Parliament.
Jo