Bob Piper has been a Labour Councillor for the Abbey
Ward in Sandwell, West Midlands, for 10 years. He is a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa Football Club and a follower of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
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I think it was Woody Allen who said something along the lines of... "the world is run by people who turn up". Well, if it's true, I guess my MP, John Spellar, would be right up there with the world's leaders on the top table, because today he sent out a press release which revealed that only Dennis Skinner, with an attendance rate in Divisions of 96.3%, could match Spellar.
Say what you like about the man, and I say plenty, he puts a shift in.
(PS - He reads this from time to time, so I'm pleased to be able to embarrass him by saying something uncritical. Hostilities will now be resumed).
Geoff Taylor said:
November 28, 2009 8:29 AM | permalink
It's not only his House of Commons attendance that is impressive either. His attendance at constituency surgeries, and other local events is equally impressive, and when I returned home from a recent spell in hospital, who was one of the first people to come knocking on the door to wish me well? John Spellar!
I, like you, have had, and probably will continue to have disagreements with him, but I cannot fault his dedication to the job, and the genuine good fellowship he shows towards his constituents.
YOD
Bob the Black Country Brummie said:
November 28, 2009 1:36 PM | permalink
and I thought it was just me as far as hostilities and MP are concerned.
Ian McNee said:
November 30, 2009 5:07 PM | permalink
Personally Bob I think it's worth making a criticism of Mr Spellar that he turns up so much.
Let's face it: things would often be better if he didn't bloody show up!
November 28, 2009 8:29 AM | permalink
It's not only his House of Commons attendance that is impressive either. His attendance at constituency surgeries, and other local events is equally impressive, and when I returned home from a recent spell in hospital, who was one of the first people to come knocking on the door to wish me well? John Spellar!
I, like you, have had, and probably will continue to have disagreements with him, but I cannot fault his dedication to the job, and the genuine good fellowship he shows towards his constituents.
YOD