May 6, 2010 – it’s a date

The date is finally set, he met the Queen. I really do wonder what was said? But far more importantly than that, we have renewed our postal vote so hopefully we will receive our ballots, I will be on the lookout. It is a little difficult to get excited from across the pond. Particularly in light of the recent historic election here, the political leaders at home just don’t seem to inspire in the same way. But maybe that is a good thing, it is vital to focus on the policies and not the personalities. The scary trend in politics does seem to be that the cult of personality becomes so great that many may know who they are voting for but not what they are voting for. This is great website to help focus the mind on the policies: http://voteforpolicies.org.uk/.

If we don't at the very least vote we don’t get a say so. Vote. It’s about all of us, our NHS, our schools, our environment, our involvement in the world, our taxes, our economy, our jobs, our homes, all our lives. I say “ours” as we plan to return, under which Government remains an open question, at least until May 6, 2010.