End Of: The basic story of Tim Loughton MP

So, I haven't blogged for ages. I know. Been busy, haven't I?

But anyway, I'm back now so you can stop crying.

Following Plashing Vole's lead, I have decided to keep a close eye on my Tory MP Tim Loughton to see what kind of a guy he is. And to see if an MP who has been voted in with an increasing majority since 1997 is actually doing a good job for us.

So, let's start off with something very basic. Here's TheyWorkForYou.com's analysis of Tim Lougthon's voting record. Now, bear in mind that it is taken out of context, and obviously you shouldn't judge people on little setences that don't tell the whole story. But at the very least it gives us a basic idea of what Tory Tim is really about. The little numbers alongside the embolded statements reprents a key to which, if you look below, you will find a number my observations.

Voted very strongly against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests

Voted very strongly for greater autonomy for schools.

Voted strongly against more EU integration. (4)

Voted strongly against introducing foundation hospitals.

Voted moderately against a smoking ban.

Voted very strongly against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords.

Voted moderately against Labour's anti-terrorism laws.

Voted moderately for a stricter asylum system. (4)

Voted very strongly for the Iraq war. (1) (2)

Voted strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. (2)

Voted moderately for laws to stop climate change.

Has never voted on a transparent Parliament.

Voted moderately against the hunting ban.

Voted very strongly for replacing Trident. (1)

Voted moderately against equal gay rights. (3)

Voted strongly against introducing ID cards.

1) So, he's a war monger.

2) He voted VERY STRONGLY for the Iraq War. And then when public opinion changed, suddenly he was all for an investigation into Labour.

3) He voted AGAINST equal gay rights. AGAINST! (I am aware that there are probably still a majority of people in the UK from whom voting against equal gay rights seems the sensible and natural thing to do. Sad.)

4) Doesn't like those bloody immigrants. You know, coming over here, working hard, propping up our national health service, etc.