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Originally Posted by Damien
You can't have an unelected, 'independent' panel, sanction who can stand for Parliament. It would completely subvert our democracy.
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Doesn't seem to worry the second chamber?
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Although the nature of Parliament means it would in the end be accountable to Parliament the fact the panel gets to select who can stand for it would give huge power to that panel.
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OK, in absence of a "panel" a set of basic rules.
i.e.
Minimum Age.
Must have worked for at least 10 years in a non-governmental role.
Must either live or have lived in the constituency they represent of a minimum period.
Definitely no second jobs.
just anything to improve the status quo.
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Originally Posted by tweetiepooh
Absolutely, the nice thing in the UK is that nearly anyone can stand
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Yes
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and nearly anyone could win.
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not so much.