MPs, MSPs and Trappist Monks
Some MPs in North Lanarkshire are still telling their constituents that they cannot get involved in the debate over equal pay.
Apparently, the MPs concerned say it's a legal matter - so it's not appropriate for them to comment - or to stick their oar in on the constituent's behalf.
But this is a load of old tripe - or complete baloney to use a technical term.
MPs and MSPs are always getting stuck into disputes - legal and otherwise - what about the Royal Mail dispute or the ongoing row in British Airways?
Later today, Scotland. Deputy First Minister - Nicola Sturgeon - will explain to the Scottish Parliament why she intervened in a case before the courts involving one of her constituents.
And the Prime Minister - Gordon Brown, no less - has apparently done the same on behalf of one of his local constituents in Fife.
So, MPs and MSPs - in North Lanarkshire and elsewhere - do not need to take a vow of silence over equal pay.
It may not be convenient for them to speak up and criticise their own local council - but that's what their there for - to take tough decisions - not to act like Trappist Monks.
So, if your MP or MSP spins you this story - don't be fobbed off - go back and press your case.
Apparently, the MPs concerned say it's a legal matter - so it's not appropriate for them to comment - or to stick their oar in on the constituent's behalf.
But this is a load of old tripe - or complete baloney to use a technical term.
MPs and MSPs are always getting stuck into disputes - legal and otherwise - what about the Royal Mail dispute or the ongoing row in British Airways?
Later today, Scotland. Deputy First Minister - Nicola Sturgeon - will explain to the Scottish Parliament why she intervened in a case before the courts involving one of her constituents.
And the Prime Minister - Gordon Brown, no less - has apparently done the same on behalf of one of his local constituents in Fife.
So, MPs and MSPs - in North Lanarkshire and elsewhere - do not need to take a vow of silence over equal pay.
It may not be convenient for them to speak up and criticise their own local council - but that's what their there for - to take tough decisions - not to act like Trappist Monks.
So, if your MP or MSP spins you this story - don't be fobbed off - go back and press your case.
