I’ve been through my first hustings
experience and “experience” is the correct word. The hottest day of the year
and I arrive direct from work; I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have butterflies
on the drive to the venue.
The thing is that you have no idea
what is going to be asked. I was quite lucky that this one was organised by a
group focused on getting a fair deal for schools in West Sussex, my specialist
subject, even if I do say so myself.
I met all the candidates beforehand
and they were a really nice bunch, interested in getting their message across
rather than bickering over party politics, which is a pet hate of mine and a
small part of the reason I’m standing as I believe that the bickering
parliament and the media helps no-one, least of all the constituents who vote
for the squabbling MPs.
In case you were wondering, we were
not pre-warned about the questions that were asked and had to answer on the
spot; not as easy as it might seem and fair play to my fellow candidates as
they were very good, although I felt I held my own. Only the audience can give
an accurate answer I suppose.
I actually enjoyed the experience
and thank the organisers (FAST – Future Adur Schools Team) for allowing me to
attend and speak. I’d also like to thank the audience who supplied some great
questions; I only hope I did them justice.
#VoteLutters
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