Charles Parkinson to leave the States

Charles Parkinson has announced that he will not stand again for States Deputy

BBC News has said that he no wish to continue as a States member after his term.

After he was beaten in the 'lending debate it seems like a case of rattle out of the pram I'm not playing any more and you will be sorry!!! ! but having said that, even though he is a 'bit' too arrogant for my liking he is good (as he says I am the best) IMO we need to be careful who follows him......

he was going to relook at 0/10 when he was given the job at t&r but so far hasnt bothered.just talked about more taxes for us plebs and relooking at gst.

perhap he is disallusioned by what surrounds him

Could well be - but he should have known about that before - he is not a newcomer......

Perhaps he thought that in a position of some standing he could make a difference and change those around him

Perhaps he doesn't have the 'right' handshake....

I thought it said in the Press that you were thinking of going as well Dave!

I must say I took exception to Bob Chilcott's statement in the same article:

'Sadly, the people of this island have got what they deserve and listening to last week's debate, I am not surprised that Deputy Parkinson has come to this decision'.

How arrogant is that? the people of this island can only vote for people in their own parish - but get landed with other people they know nothing about.....and who's fault is that?

Arrogant, it is probably right and it has been mentioned on this forum before.

But who WASN'T voted in that would be considered 'worthy'?

Makes the statement nonsense. If it is a case that no one of any value wants to stand for election, then how is that the public's fault?

After all, our elected deputies keep voting for Flouquet to have major responsibility, yet everytime he opens his mouth reality seems to pause (maybe to laugh) before resuming with a crushing realisation that this man actually means the rubbish he issues.

According to some he represents the 'good' politicians.

Politicians must present a mandate for the electorateat voting time otherwise this democracy is useless. Then at least we could say we voted for something, even if it is 'wrong'.

Dave

I guessed that - but the GEP didn't really make that clear.....not newsworthy enough I guess......anyway - I don't know why I am interested - my visa to reside permanently in Australia has been sent these last two days.....this island is no place for a pensioner - To my eternal sorrow!!!

Karma, where in Aus will you be going to

Melbourne first off - then after that we are looking at properties in Daylesford (still in Victoria)

Karma
I wish you all the luck in the world

DJ

Dave thank you......

- I am not the first pensioner and I'm certain I won't be the last....I'm one of the lucky ones my husband is Australian! with the cost of living going up so fast we can't catch our breath and at the same time income from savings being next to nothing.....The other people on fixed incomes are stuck and we will soon see a great divide (it is actually visible now) but while we have a States member saying things like £80,000 per annum is a middle wage (GEP re: Aiport Firemen holding us to ransom) - what can the rest of us who are living on £9,000 be called............anyway as I said thank you for your wishes....from my point of view I just wish it was my choice, not my only option!

For the record Karma, Sam Maindonald said something like that during the Social Security cap debate instigated by Matt Fallaize a few months previously.

In that same debate it could be heard that other Deputies were 'guffawing' at the proposal.

The gap will only get worse with these current policies of rich appeasement that Dave Jones espouses.

Actually Dave Jones, considering the history of the social housing stock, I think you're doing a good job. It's an expensive necessity and I'm sure the States' natural tendency is not that sympathetic to the idea in a general sense.

I apologise for misrepresenting you on the SS issue. There's nothing like a misinformed rant to pass the time!

Karma, I hear that Melbourne is very nice I may see you there one day but I will only be on hol's,
Best Wishes

That would be nice - yes it is a lovely city and the surrounding areas are beautiful - Anomiso lives on the other side of Mel to us which is a must to visit - the Yarra Valley - once we move a buy a new property (having sold the old ones, fingers crossed) I will let you have an addy and tel no - you would be more than welcome....

Cheers K