“The figures are meaningless unless we know how many stood for election, and for what Parties, and how many Independents.”

“Since 1983 the Conservative and Labour party's have won etc etc.
And the point is? Only small groups have the wherewithal to challenge them.
The same result happens nationwide. Ergo, because there are only two party's to choose from, one or the other should win.................however something went amiss at the last general election, there was only cons and labs and neither won..............what happened?”

“since 1983 the Conservative Party and Labour Party have won 98% of all Borough and County council seats contested in Tamworth”

“Weskiwi, I sometimes wonder whether some of our politicians live on the same planet as us. I only have to go up the pub and speak to some of the people who live on the area I formerly policed, people who I know well, and who from time to time still come to me for advice concerning problems with petty bureaucracy and difficulties they are going through. I can tell you they are far from happy with the way things are going. No one has ever said to me the politicians are doing a good job, and as you say it appears that the only people who are actually keen to vote are the people who back a particular party every time regardless.
I do try to help if I can, so I think I am as well trying to do it from where I am rather than getting involved with politics myself, which would only involve me in their petty squabbling, although it sometimes tempts me. I know many people in my own area and I am sure I could get some of them to vote for me. If I ever did go for it I would not wish to be associated with any of the current Party's. It would have to be The Independent Common Sense Party. I believe many people are sick of party politics.”

“Cllr James. I do sincerely hope that you are recommending OscarOneThree to stand as an independant, as the town's people need a drastic change from the same old, same old. Of course the temptation would be that the cost of funding his canditature would be met by the party ( whichever), for which he would need to follow party line; whereas, standing as an independant, would mean a dib into his own pocket.
I do hope that the comment * the residents ( or electorate) must be happy with the two political parties, was tongue in cheek? the electorate barely turn out to vote at all, and not because of apathy. For all the talk of differences between the two, the man in the street can only see chalk and chalk and a total absence of cheese.”

“Councillor James, that is not beyond the bounds of possibility. I would have the advantage of having the time to devote entirely to my constituents, unlike some of the Councillor's at present. The only thing that stops me is the fact that I am getting on a bit in age, and my health is not too good. However it is still not beyond the bounds of possibility. Several of my ex colleagues have been elected Councillor's including a one time Mayor of Stafford, and a one time Mayor of Bridgenorth.
I would of course stand for the area in which I live, which happens to be your constituency, and I do have the advantage of knowing almost everyone in the area that I used to police.”

“Why don't you put your name on a ballot paper and the residents of Tamworth decide.

By the way, since I first voted in 1983, only 4 independents have been elected onto Tamworth Borough Council, so the residents of Tamworth must be happy with the two political parties”

“why don't you put yor name on a ballot paper and let the public decide if they want you representing them”

“Weskiwi, I do. I should be a politician!”

“Blimey Oscar one three, do you suffer from hiccups as well?”