James Hannaway — Your Party Independent M.P.
What rattles his cage- I am doing this because this is the first and perhaps last chance to put people into Parliament who are not politicians. I have no ambition to be part of The Club and will not climb the ladders of the imbecile. I say things as I think them and talk when I should listen. This is for me and my children. Therefore, you and yours. Just like the legroom in The Rex.
I knew nothing of cinemas before we opened the Rex, but guessed there was no mystery to it. There is no mystery to Parliament either. Only the Club makes it so.
Here, you wont find lies, halftruth/ half-lies, stretched truth or a statistic. What you will find is someone who may not do any better than those seasoned career politicians and party club members, but can’t do any worse.
It is meaningless to spout anything hoping it will sound meaningful. Club back benchers are powerless. They must toe the party line and vote as they are told. As a back bencher, I too will be powerless, but with no whips and masters over me to coerce or threaten.
In 2003 I would have voted against the invasion of Iraq without fear. I can ask questions. Not like the press ask questions, looking for angles or some off-guard remark, but real questions with no guile, angle or intent other than to hear and understand the answer. ‘Why’ is a good start. Just like the boy who missed the con, so can see the Emperor is naked. Knowing the rules hampers integrity. Knowing nothing is fearless.
Clearly, at 63 this is not a career move. Nor is it a game. I will spend five years fighting for things local and global, with every chance of losing. I have an income and a busy life. I live nearby, where from a cupboard, the Rex strategy was conceived and St Albans (Odeon) won.
Just like the ‘Rants & Pants’ in the Rex magazine, I will continue to pick on civic incompetence and private greed etc. But instead of ranting, do something.
As for proposed High Speed Rail link through the Chilterns - Who wants to get to Birmingham that fast? However leaving it — now that’s different! What about School Places, Pavements, Parking, WARS and This Fragile Earth??
We are very fortunate to live in a time and place where you don't get dismembered for having the wrong political convictions,
and we should be thoroughly grateful for it every day of our lives." (Philip Pullman)
People throughout the world risk their lives for the right to vote. It seems to be on the News everyday.
Zimbabwe, Iran and Afghanistan are just three, where to vote or attempt to vote, might find you maimed or dead.
We don't suffer that fate.
Instead tend to hold ours and World politicians in healthy contempt. Hence use our right to vote by witholding it.
Now, perhaps for the first time in 50 years, you have an alternative to a 'no-vote'.
In a coalition or 'hung' Parliament the independent candidate, not tied to dogma or any party line, will not only be essential, but crucial.
Your vote will not be wasted on James Hannaway. Please make it.
I didn't know what the response would be when I started this quietly and alone, getting my leaflets posted.
Now upon hearing some of your positive responses, I am ready for a real fight in these last few days;
using the website, facebook and any other electronic/normal device I can find.
People throughout the world risk their lives for the right to vote. It seems to be on the News everyday. Zimbabwe, Iran and Afghanistan are just three, where to vote or attempt to vote, might find you maimed or dead. We don't suffer that fate. Instead tend to hold ours and World politicians in healthy contempt. Hence use our right to vote by withholding it.
Now, perhaps for the first time in 50 years, you have an alternative to a 'no-vote'. In a coalition or 'hung' Parliament the independent candidate, not tied to dogma or any party line, will not only be essential, but crucial. Your vote will not be wasted on James Hannaway. Please make it.
I didn't know what the response would be when I started this quietly and alone, getting my leaflets posted. Now upon hearing some of your positive responses, I am ready for a real fight in these last few days; using the website, facebook and any other electronic/normal device I can find.
So stay close and USE your right to vote for James Hannaway on Thursday 6th May. I'll lose some fights, but I won't let you down.
I will be out of my depth for a while, but it won’t take long. I’ll walk slowly, listen and not be intimidated. If I can support myself I will be supporting you, and will only visit the Westminster Club to fulfil my statutory obligation or to vote against NI VAT and WAR etc.
Something personal: no dog, no golf, no holidays. I care too much about things I am helpless to change. I love silence and no longer care what anyone thinks.
Finally, this might not be much to go on, so please read again. I’ve read it a thousand times and it’s still not right.... OR throw it away along with a once in a lifetime chance to make a truly liberating, democratic choice.
Take this opportunity to make a real effect. The vote is not a tactical waster - it is voting for a REAL chance of improvement.
Make your VOTE FOR HANNAWAY on May 6th.
