There's much more we can be doing in Parliament, we could be giving more power back to people at local government level, through local referendums.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think we can get respect for Parliament back providing governments and oppositions are frank.
Changes to parliamentary procedure won't transform the lives of the people whom I represent. Decentralising, devolving decision-making and renewing civil society will.
The reason why I'm in Parliament is not really to see my colleagues win power; it is to see us at last in a position where we can give it up.
It's not just parliament that requires radical modernisation. It's our democratic processes.
Canadians can get Parliament working again. Here's how to do that: elect more New Democrats.
I am totally in favour of reform - but it must be reform that changes the nature of British politics, not simply the makeup or operation of parliament.
People have become disillusioned with Parliament, and that threatens democracy.
These are tough times and under this Tory-led government many people in Manchester are suffering and getting left behind. If elected I will use all my energy, skills, experience and knowledge to stand up for our communities and get things done for the better.
I think we are realising that governments can't govern us any more.
I don't think we can go into important local elections next year... with Tony Blair as leader and expect to keep many of the councillors we've got now.