MP Martin
Truth Unvarnished hopes that farmer Tony Martin stands for Parliament, and believes the Conservative Party should try to strike a deal with him.Naturally as someone who believes in law & order I disagree with this, and think that Martin, like Jonathan Aitken, should perhaps be a little less vocal. But I have a question -- will Martin be allowed to stand for parliament? I read an article (which I can't find) about Aitken which said the law says anyone who has served more than 12 months in prison cannot become an MP. Trying to check this, I don't think this is the case -- it seems it is only while they are serving the sentence. But even if that is the case won't these new measures mean it won't be possible, or do they refer only to the Lords?
posted by Matthew @ 2/08/2004 10:38:00 PM
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