Chippenham MP Duncan Hames voted for an increase in university tuition fees, despite saying before the general election he was against a rise.

So Duncan, can you explain to us please, why exactly, you have decided to break your promise? You have been an MP for only 7 months and already you are falling into the old ways politics. How can us, your constituents trust you now?

You like the rest of the Lib Dems, have all but guaranteed that the party will spend many many more years in obscurity as those of use who voted for you for the first time, are disappointed in the fact you go against you beliefs and promises. We won't vote for you again! Oh how quickly you have become house trained in the world of lies and deceit that is the British political system.

Hi mjhudson,

I think you have forgotten one vital fact. He has now been elected. He's made all his promises and kissed all his babies, and now he's got the job. He is no longer beholden to us, he is now a creature of his party. He will do *Exactly* what his party elders tell him to do. If you don't believe me, look up his voting record:

http://tinyurl.com/2c6dw7f

He is down as: "Never rebels against their party in this parliament"

Modern politicians seem to have completely lost track of the fact that this is supposed to be a "Representative Democracy". ie they are supposed to represent their constituents, even if they or their party disagrees with the local consensus.

The sooner we get some form of AV in place, the sooner we can vote for the people we actually want as an MP, rather than just the least worst of the old tired parties. That will be a wake up call for the glib word-mongers we see lined up in today's parliament. Particularly the likes of Mr Hames.

Its interesting Mr Hames was voted in because people vote for colours or brands effectively, so he was likely unless he really screwed up, to win in Chippenham, however since he failed in several previous attempts, and basically will only be in chippenham as a way of staying in parliament, as he does not live in chippenham, has no connection to the area, and is a full time career politician. Its sad but note this, Mr Hames can never ever give a straight answer to what i is he has actually ever worked at , i asked this several times during his election and not once did anyone say he was a salesman/plumber/engineer whatever, as he has only ever been a politician. I was sad to see that the Conservative didn't win as he at least has some experience of business, employing people, and life. Sadly Chippenham voted in someone who has very little of this kind of experience. I did vote Tory btw. Finally does Duncan Hames ever express an opinion publicly ref Birds Marsh ? or the development opposite Monkton Park which are deeply unpopular locally ? I wold be interested to se a opinion for once .