It’s been a dreadful fortnight for British politicians of all parties. As Westminster reels from one disaster to another, MP’s reputations are in tatters.
That’s unfair on the majority who have done no wrong but it seems everyone who walks in political circles is fair game for public backlash. On June 4th it’s the European elections and the public turnout is a major concern for the main political parties.
We spoke to Richard Howitt, a MEP for the last nine years, to get his viewpoint on the situation