<![CDATA[Here's a long interview with Hannah Spencer (the new Green Party of England &amp; Wales MP), which among other things confirms the caustic role of the media in this country in trying to smear &amp; discredit progressive politicians;]]>Here's a long interview with Hannah Spencer (the new Green Party of England & Wales MP), which among other things confirms the caustic role of the media in this country in trying to smear & discredit progressive politicians;

if you have the time this morning its worth reading, not least of all as it marks a welcome contrast to the sorts of interviews of career politicians that usually grace the media.

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‘Wow, people were so angry at Labour!’ Green MP Hannah Spencer on politics, plumbing, smears and snobbery

The 34-year-old plumber last month secured the Green party its first byelection victory and a record fifth concurrent MP. She discusses the problem with career politicians – and being screamed at by voters

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the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)

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they «started wondering whom Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green party of England and Wales, would select to stand. “And he said: ‘I’m not choosing anyone. I’m not involved; the local party members decide.’”»

wow, is democracy still such a revolutionary concept in the UK? 🙂

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Absolutely worth the read, thank you!

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