BRITAIN CAN DO BETTER THAN LABOUR

It is well known that I am a Conservative, but also that I am not afraid to challenge and question decisions made by own party, if I feel they are not in the best interests of those I was elected to represent. This month I have been mildly amused by the antics and shenanigans of the latest round of party conferences, especially where reference to some women being sluts completely de-rails the main issues facing us all. I for one would have the MP in question on his hands and knees cleaning behind the fridge, although I hear that some men are willing to pay good money for the privilege, often to women of loose morals, otherwise known as sluts. I am however more concerned about Labour leader Ed Milliband's announcements in his key note speech. Not one word was said about education, which should be at the very top of everyone's agenda. Much was made though of the intention to freeze power companies' bills. I couldn't help but notice a less than adept attempt to skirt the question hanging over Labour's head; the one of socialism. It seems to me they are a party in denial. There's nothing wrong in socialism, if that's what you believe in, but perhaps they're afraid that if they openly admit it they'll lose the votes they hanker after. Likewise, the idea of giving the vote to 16 and 17year olds; admirable on the surface, as a potential vote catcher maybe, but wouldn't it be much better to get more of those already eligible to vote to move from their comfy sofas in front of the TV to get out on polling day and exercise their democratic right? To my mind, compulsory voting would do much to ensure level pegging amongst all parties, particularly when political allegiance is at an all time low; even if it was only to tick the box to say 'I don't want any of these to represent me.' People have the power, and I'd say it's a crime not to use it.