Letter: Let us bring true democracy to Britain and have a caring party that serves the nation

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The Chesterfield branch of the National Pensioners’ Convention recently made the decision that a new political party is needed as the present parties do not support the needs and rights of pensioners, especially as regards the winter fuel payments.

In the last election, 40 per cent of eligible voters did not vote. The disillusionment many now feel means that many could be of a similar opinion. We advocate those eligible - ie pensioners - join the NPC, who campaign to uphold pensioners rights and improve our quality of life. All union members should raise the matter at their workplaces. The unions created the Labour Party, and the unions can be that catalyst again. People should make their views known through MPs, councillors, the press and general letters of support for the groundswell to take place.

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It is likely to be four years until the next election. A more humane and caring party has time to grow. Let us bring true democracy to Britain and have a party that serves the nation.

Adrian Rimington

"It is likely to be four years until the next election. A more humane and caring party has time to grow", says a reader this week."It is likely to be four years until the next election. A more humane and caring party has time to grow", says a reader this week.
"It is likely to be four years until the next election. A more humane and caring party has time to grow", says a reader this week.

Chair, Chesterfield NPC

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