tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133809191630290599.post9052228275238657821..comments2023-08-19T16:44:23.150+01:00Comments on National Left: Chris Bryant: Working Class Hero.glynbeddauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933352430631144936noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133809191630290599.post-91747218660283078412015-01-23T01:05:51.326+00:002015-01-23T01:05:51.326+00:00I totally agree as long as the Valleys keep voting...I totally agree as long as the Valleys keep voting Labour they get what they deserve, but Anne Clwyd's re-selection however repugnant to us was as much the local party sticking two fingers up to Labour's NEC and national Party for trying to impose all women shortlists than wanting her as their candidate.<br /><br />And we should remember that most local Labour and Tory parties are made up of the over 65's, if they are the only ones who attend the hustings and vote in elections is it any surprise we get MP like Anne Clwyd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133809191630290599.post-82071310426493745602015-01-21T19:11:45.035+00:002015-01-21T19:11:45.035+00:00Some of the blame must be also laid at the feet of...Some of the blame must be also laid at the feet of those who make the final decision from the candidate short-list. <br /><br />The 77 year old Ann Clwyd, who for so long was more interested in supporting war in Iraq and Afghanistan than the state of the NHS in Wales, has been re-selected for the Cynon Valley.<br /><br />If the people of Cynon Valley vote her back into Parliment they will also shoulder some of the blame and will get the MP they deserve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133809191630290599.post-27048763403435551402015-01-20T23:15:14.476+00:002015-01-20T23:15:14.476+00:00Good post Glyn
Ex Tory Vicar Bryant whose smug, o...Good post Glyn<br /><br />Ex Tory Vicar Bryant whose smug, overweening, im right about everything attitude shared by Owen Smith, Wayne David, Anne Clwyd and the host of Valleys Labour holding Wales back and the reason I despise Labour and will never vote for them.<br /><br />Most depressing is Chris knows he's untouchable cos he'll never lose his ultra seat Rhondda seat which in turn enables hum to pick politically correct fights like this and appear a ' lefty hero' rather than the hypocritical shit he is cos RCT Labour are cutting arts budget left right and centre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133809191630290599.post-9230123559824055742015-01-20T16:46:31.586+00:002015-01-20T16:46:31.586+00:00Far to often those selected to represent Labour in...Far to often those selected to represent Labour in the south Wales valleys have little in common with the people they represent and with the best will in the world will never appreciate the reality of living in community damaged by poverty and neglect.<br /><br />Chris Bryant, Owen Smith and (the soon to be elected) Stephen Kinnock are hardly representative of the best traditions of working class MP's who served the communities in which they lived and worked.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133809191630290599.post-82327590764717749252015-01-20T08:53:23.245+00:002015-01-20T08:53:23.245+00:00So Bryant could end up as boss of the arts in Engl...So Bryant could end up as boss of the arts in England even though he's not an English MP. Won't have any say in Wales though. In a sane world Bryant would'nt be allowed a vote on English matters never mind run them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com