More sermon than debate

An interesting mix of ages and views from the platform. I am not a undecided voter and having lived through more elections and party promises than I care to remember. I shall not change my mind after last Monday's presentations.

The structure of the meeting needed addressing. A audience that sits and listens to six speakers give forth on eight questions for two hours in my view is too long.

A talk to the speakers at the end was inadequate.

A gentleman protested and walked out after being rebuked by the chair.

Question time has a better format and at least questions from the members of the audience are addressed to stimulate participation.

This had a whiff of sermon rather that debate in it.

On the good side, a large audience took part and that shows, in spite of the appalling record of Parliament in recent times, our people are still interested in their fate.

R. Whiting

The Drive

Lancing

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