Douglas Carswell MP: Drafting the manifesto

Drafting the manifesto

Regular readers will know that I do rather like to contribute when it comes to policy suggestions.

I'm therefore especially pleased to have been allowed to write a section of the manifesto. The Spectator magazine manifesto, that is.

It's inside this week's issue of the Spectator - on sale for a mere £1.95.

I n case anyone happens to be a bit short of big ideas to fix broken Britain, they'll find plenty in there.

My own section explains precisely what an incoming government could do to get Parliament off its knees, restore purpose to politics, make MPs answer to the people they're supposed to serve - and help cut the deficit.

All in five easy steps - which could be undertaken before the summer recess.

Posted on 11 March 2010 by Douglas Carswell

Comments

FROM: Ian Pennell, ALSTON, Cumbria. CA9 3LQ

12th March 2010

Dear Douglas Carswell

What about the Conservatives Manifesto? Some good policies and the general thrust of getting Government "living within its means" is sound. But we need a STRONG Unique Selling Point that appeals to millions of voters- QUICKLY!

Posted on 12 March 2010 17:40 by Ian Pennell

"On sale this week for a mere £1.95"? The Spectator? Do MPs get discounted prices on top of everything else? The cover price of my copy is £3.20 I paid approximately £2.30. I have looked at all of the subscription options and I can't buy it for less than £2.00. How do you do it?

Posted on 14 March 2010 21:56 by alf stone

Alf,

Try your local newsagent. It's on sale for £1.95 this week.

Douglas

Posted on 15 March 2010 10:06 by Douglas Carswell