Wednesday 20th March I attended the Compassion in Politics meeting in parliament. here is the link to learn more on about
Compassion in Politics Campaigns.. Compassion in Politics.....a very much needed meeting .. given the growing toxicity in politics!! That divisive toxicity is putting folk off politics and politicians so much so that I am hearing many will not even turn out to vote in the next General Election as they simply do not feel their voices are heard. They see their lives stressed out by malpolicies and feel powerless to change things. So here we are the pathway to change and get voices heard. Not all MPs are lacking in compassion and care for all. It was lovely to meet up with Debbie Abrahams and get a hug. she is kind caring woman driven by care to be an MP...we have known one another over the years campaigning with Taxpayers against Poverty the late Rev Paul Nicholson founded & in the APPG Poverty. Debbie had just presented a Standards in Public life (Code of Ethics) bill in the House of Commons - see link above to the Hansard.. Hannah gave us insight into the parliamentary code of conduct and ethics and how these are formed. I was enlighten to the fact we do have lay advisors but I wanted to know how lay people are chosen and from what backgrounds they come from .. I feel we need folk from the frontline to help keep order and standards.. I made the panel aware other professionals have code of conduct and in midwifery we have a supervisor of midwifery that ensure we are kept clinically up to date and act in the best interest & safety of our mothers and babies. This is an important point for MPs to act in the best interest of the citizens of the land. Indeed all Global politicians should act in the best interest of all Global Citizens health and well being ! Another attendee suggested the need for more youth involvement.. I totally agreed and stated I actually I would like a 3rd house in parliament House of Youth to scrutinize policies and help make policies for their future!
Some references:
SEVEN PRINICIPLES OF PUBLIC LIFE
Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openess, Honesty, Leadership
and in that leaderships should exhibit these principles in their own behaviour. Treat others with respect. Promote principles and challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs.
