Everyone's Party - Update & Corruption Call
2,535 views · Published 22 March 2015 · 11:43 · Indexed 21 October 2026
Channel: OPEN YOUNIVERSITY · 2015 · Film & Animation
I talk about the decision NOT to stand and then you can hear a call to the electoral commission questioning their whole thing. Here is an email I sent to the MP for the constitution Dear Sam I recently spoke to the electoral commission. I have set up a political party as part of an attempt to expose the deeply deceitful nature of modern politics and was considering standing as an MP when it dawned upon me how corrupt the idea of having to pay £500 to stand is. If we are supposed to be living in a democracy, why should I have to find £325,000 to field candidates in all constituencies? Surely money should be left out of politics? This fee means that people are encouraged to stand with a party because the party can cover the costs of the deposit and often get it back. This leads to further corruption because the big parties have donors who of course expect things back in return for their large donations. I therefore require you to do the right thing and waive this ridiculous fee so that people like me, who do not have access to money, can stand for parliament. Furthermore, how can you justify being in charge of parliamentary rules when you have serious vested interest in holding on to power? It's a bit like giving Tesco the power to make up shopping rules and them ruling that no other supermarkets can open within 5 miles of a Tesco? Secondly, I thought I should inform you that the way we have set up the party (with the agreement of the electoral commission) is that everyone is a member unless they opt out. That means that you and all your colleagues are members by default. This may prove to be a problem because your own rules disallow you to be a member of more than one party. I would strongly advise therefore that you visit our website and opt out. Looking forward to hearing from you very soon Yours sincerely Danny Shine Temporary Supreme Leader Everyones Party (everyonesparty.org)
