No To Retro Tax – Campaign Against Section 58 Finance Act 2008

[BarneyCool]

I don't think being an MP should mean being totally autonomous from the party line.

And what is that going to achieve?

Exactly the same as when we all voted tory last time - Sweet FA!

[TalkingCheese]

...And what is that going to achieve?

Doesnt have to achieve anything. Question is, who do you vote for now, having much more insight into how the system operates and that what they say before power means nothing when in power.

[nevergiveup]

I don't think being an MP should mean being totally autonomous from the party line.

And what is that going to achieve?

I voted Tory in the last election and what has it achieved? Bugger all...

[Guttersnipe]

That can be construed as an idol threat

Not if you mean it.

My MP hasn't been this unresponsive but it's certainly a line I'd consider should slow responses become no responses. Think we need a steer from DR as to whether involvement of local press, local Conservative Association, etc. would be helpful at this point or whether we should hold fire.

[DonkeyRhubarb]

Name one!

I could name quite a few, and some who have stuck their neck out to support us out of principle.

PM me if you want an example.

[portseven]

This whole sorry episode has taught me one thing and that's that I'm never ever going to bother voting ever again!

Ditto

[DonkeyRhubarb]

Think we need a steer from DR as to whether involvement of local press, local Conservative Association, etc. would be helpful at this point or whether we should hold fire.

We want to try and win them round, which isn't going to be easy.

I don't think the majority are doing this for career reasons. Gauke has told them that the Treasury is not for turning so they are wasting their time making any further representations on our behalf.

We may need a new approach to try and re-engage them. Events are unfolding which might present that opportunity.

Stay tuned...

[nevergiveup]

We want to try and win them round, which isn't going to be easy.

I don't think the majority are doing this for career reasons. Gauke has told them that the Treasury is not for turning so they are wasting their time making any further representations on our behalf.

We may need a new approach to try and re-engage them. Events are unfolding which might present that opportunity.

Stay tuned...

Sounds promising :-)

[DonkeyRhubarb]

Sounds promising :-)

A brand new letter for everyone to send to their MP is coming in the next few days.

I'll leave the content as a surprise.

[Buzby]

Better news

A brand new letter for everyone to send to their MP is coming in the next few days.

I'll leave the content as a surprise.

I was hoping we would get some good news soon - not been a good week.

thanks DR.