• Question: Do you like politics? who was your fave to win the election? i am glad conservs won but my mum is for labour? are you english or foriegn ? lol alice

    Asked by alicejoanna97 to Gioia, Iain, Jo, Leo, Mariam on 21 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Iain Moal

      Iain Moal answered on 15 Jun 2010:

      I’m English (well, half English hald French, but I was raised in England).

      I wanted the liberal democrats to win, because out of all the parties, they are the ones who acknowledge the importance of science in the economy and culture of Britain.

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      Mariam Orme answered on 20 Jun 2010:

      I do like politics, and it’s very important because it touches all our lives, but I don’t know enough about it. I voted Labour in the election; I’m really a Liberal Democrat at heart, but where I live they had no chance of winning a seat. It’ll be very interesting to see how the coalition government works out.

      Oh, and to answer the rest of your question, I’m english.

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      Leo Garcia answered on 20 Jun 2010:

      Politics is enormously important, and we should all take the time to learn about our political system and different parties. We should also always excersize our right to vote, because it is an important part of making your voice heard.

      I voted liberal democrat. I’m Welsh.

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      Gioia Cherubini answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      I cannot vote for the general election, not being a UK citizen (I am Italian), but I have really enjoyed watching all the political debates, even if I have never been interested in politics in Italy. I liked the fact that it was all very civilised!
      In any case, if I could have voted, I would have probably voted for labour.

Comments

  • Photo: alicejoanna97

    alicejoanna97 commented on :

    I really wanted conservitives to win because they are reducing the amount of taxes with would benifit me and my family x The down side is that they are increasing the cost of doctor and hospital appointments! x alice x

    • Photo: Mariam

      Mariam commented on :

      The trouble with lowering taxes is that means much less money in the pot to pay for services like schools and hospitals (and science!). Personally I would prefer to pay more tax and get better services.

      I’m pleased to see that you’re interested in politics, that’s great.