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Answered by Lynne Featherstone

I think it's a bit of a myth that taking "politics" out a difficult situation will lead to a better solution.  As a Liberal Democrat I do believe more in consensus and political systems that force compromise.... Show more »I think it's a bit of a myth that taking "politics" out a difficult situation will lead to a better solution.  As a Liberal Democrat I do believe more in consensus and political systems that force compromise.  But, and this is a big but, you can have as many pragmatic quango councils as you like, but they will amount to nothing until someone has the courage of conviction to follow it through.  The New Deal and the setting up of the State Pension are good example where politicians have succeed in making difficult long term decisions in very political situations.  The government ignores the plight of pensioners struggling with bumper rise in energy and food at its own peril.  I have little doubt people will not be backwards in coming forwards when it comes to the ballot box and punishing anyone who fails to respond to their needs. Show less »