No One In Power Likes Democracy

Justice Minister, Chris Grayling, was called to give evidence by the Justice Select Committee on the 4th December, on his ‘Transforming Rehabilitation programme’ and plans to privatise up to 70% of the probation service. He stated on five occasions that his transformation agenda was all about ‘evolution’ not ‘revolution’.

If the so called Transforming Rehabilitation  is MP Grayling’s idea of Evolution, I wouldn’t want to experience his idea of Revolution because the Chaos of  his plans are hitting Probation staff hard and give serious risk to the Public

Evolution’ not ‘revolution’ is just more Government disinformation, I reckon

Here's a bit more from David Cameron, "I want to, if I'm elected to take the whole country with me. I don't want to leave anyone behind. The test of a good society is you look after the elderly, the frail, the vulnerable, the poorest in our society. And that test is even more important in difficult times, when difficult decisions have to be taken, than it is in better times (2 May 2010).

I'm heartened by Harry Fletcher’s words on the 4^th of December, "There's still everything to play for".

Finally, When looking at this Government, I like these works of Tony Benn,

1. What power have you got ?
2. Where did you get it from?
3. In whose interest do you exercise it?
4. To whom are you accountable?
5. How can we get rid of you

Only democracy gives us that right, and that is why I am not gagged. That is why no-one in power likes democracy - and that is why every generation must struggle to win it and keep it. Including you and me - here and now.

Thomas Jefferson knew what he was talking about

David Hurst@Fellrun Tweets

1. An 11% pay rise for MP's! The Westminster gravy train seems to be a bottomless pit of tax payers money. https://twitter.com/Fellrun/status/409646475409637376

2. “@Fellrun: There is always a Joker in the Pack, and this one will not be getting my vote. http://t.co/3SQSNCxCRR”

3. “@Fellrun: @JoMeadCX best wishes to you for the future. Thank you for your input into Probation, and Probation’s output in general.”

Favourite Tweets

1.     By Professor Paul Senior “@Fellrun: Just working on a new Blog - A Probation Voice http://t.co/cRVYiUBOvE” Great! We need to keep thinking out loud. Go for it! https://twitter.com/yorkhull/status/409786516903559168

2.     By CEO Sue Hall @SueHall14 It makes me proud that Cardigan House helped you on your way - you are a role model for W Yorks service users too? https://twitter.com/SueHall14/status/409781108851900417

3.     “@IanGould5: Hoping to celebrate Probation Petition reaching 50000 by swimming 107 length doing it to raise money for Polio eradication”  https://twitter.com/IanGould5/status/409685989498425346

4.     “@YazJamal: "There are now more working families living in poverty than non-working ones,the research has found"-Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Astounding.

Favourite U Tube Clip

·      The Incredible Pat Waterman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM-65om68p4&feature=youtu.be

Favourite Articles

1.     INDEPENDENT FRONT PAGE: "The poorest pay the price for austerity." #skypapers http://t.co/F62EVOhyjT?

2.     Daily Mail - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2520046/Boris-storm-crime-victims-postcode-lottery.html#ixzz2mstITlJV

3.     Chris Grayling reforms not intelligently crafted say IQ guru Boris Johnson http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2520046/Boris-storm-crime-victims-postcode-lottery.html

4.     Chris Grayling claimed for London flat despite nearby constituency home: MPs expenses. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5305242/Chris-Grayling-claimed-for-London-flat-despite-nearby-constituency-home-MPs-expenses.html

5.     NAPO:  The Blame Game Intensifies by Ian Lawrence  http://www.napo.org.uk/about/napolog.cfm