Getting rid of 10% of Members of Parliament is a bad idea

I am opposed to the Conservatives' proposal to cut the number of Members of Parliament by 10%.

Many MP's do vital constituency work in the community they are elected to represent. They liaise with local authorities and the Government on behalf of their constituents, many of whom are desperate for help.

The Conservatives' proposal will mean that less people are available to do this essential work.

There are alternatives. One example would be for the Tories to cut ministers' salaries by 15% instead of the 5% proposal.