A discussion with my local MP, Ingrid Leary

A roadside debate

I’ve noticed Ingrid Leary’s car around here in Kew a few times in the last few months. On occasion it’s been here overnight. Today on the way back from town walking my bike up the last bit, because the road is a bit steep and dangerous, I actually ran into her and a few of her helpers.

Ingrid Leary last year

As per normal for me I decided to engage her in conversation. The conversation went something like this although this is somewhat paraphrased as I can’t remember it exactly;

Me: Labour’s not worth the vote.

Ingrid: It’s not worth the vote you say (she was more confident than the last time that I ran into her).

Me: No, you’ve got the wrong policy on vaccinations and transgender. You need to listen to the people and not to the activists.

Ingrid: You didn’t leave the poo on my windscreen did you?

Me: No I didn’t.

Ingrid: Because you’re too reasonable right? (pretty sure this was sarcastic)

Me: It’s not worth the effort.

She then said something which I can’t remember but as I was walking up ou…