MPs should live in constituencies

Published 26 May 2010 16:00

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I refer to a letter by Graeme McCormick, former SNP candidate for West Dunbartonshire, regarding my letter of who lives where.

I am sorry he thinks my views are "insular", but I obviously disagree.

I spoke with many local people regarding this issue, all with the same views as myself.

My argument still stands - MPs should be living in the constituency of their choice.

For example, I travel through East Dunbartonshire on a weekly basis.

The roads there are appalling, but I am hardly likely to complain as these are not my priority, since I do not live in that area.

If Mr McCormick thinks my views are "insular", then he is also slating a lot of the population of West Dunbartonshire with the same views as myself.

We all have the right to an opinion, it is just typical of a politician to get upset by views that are not favourable to them.

Alison Spencer, Duntocher

This letter appeared in Clydebank Post 26 May 10

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