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MNHQ

'Time to clean up the mess': will you join the MNP?

91 replies

KateMumsnet · 01/04/2015 08:31

Exciting news: today, Mumsnet announced its intention to launch a new political party.

The MNP aims to represent those who are dismayed by the short-termism and petty tribalism that characterise so much of the UK's political debate. Its focus will be intelligent, long-term political thinking, and policies which prioritise the sustainable well-being of the country, delivering tangible benefits to both this generation of voters, and the next.

We aim to field a small number of candidates in key swing seats in the coming General Election on Thursday May 7, with a full roster of candidates planned for the local elections in 2016.

Find out more about our policies, and how you can help by standing for election or canvassing on behalf of your local candidate.

'Time to clean up the mess': will you join the MNP?

OP posts:

Seriouslyffs · 01/04/2015 10:39

I prepared a brilliant Mumsnet af and changed the hoverer in my name. I was going to start a thread 'aaaagh has Mumsnet been hacked- we're not anonymous any more!' but then thought it could push someone over the edge...

NailItToTheCounterLordFerguson · 01/04/2015 10:38

I'd probably vote for MNP though. Hell, I'll happily stand as a candidate. Under my regular name though, ScrambledSmegsMP has a certain je ne said quois...

Idontseeanydragons · 01/04/2015 10:38

After reading the ManifestoWatch website I'd vote for a Mn Party!
I actually once tweeted Question Time suggesting a naughty step or a time out room for PMQ's, astonishingly they obviously didn't take it seriously..

Blueskies80 · 01/04/2015 10:37

I was disappointed when I remembered the date! parliament needs more women and the mainstream parties don't do enough!

JugglingFromHereToThere · 01/04/2015 10:33

I was wondering who to vote for ....

You caught me just in time as I'm about to go out today and canvass support to stand for the Greens (for my local council) .... with policies like these though I may just have to switch allegiance ....

SoupDreggon · 01/04/2015 10:23

You definitely have my vote!

leftaxisdeviant · 01/04/2015 10:20

I would actually vote for this party. I'd like it to form a coalition with the NHA Party, with Clive Peedell as Deputy PM and Justine as PM. I'm a little bit fond of Clegg after MNQs so maybe we could keep him in some kind of admin role. It would totally get my vote.

CwtchCorner · 01/04/2015 10:14

Will you have a booth at the polling station with a twee Cath Kidston decor, naice ham and gin on offer to people who are voting for you?

CwtchCorner · 01/04/2015 10:14

Will you have a booth at the polling station with a twee Cath Kidston decor, naice ham and gin on offer to people who are voting for you?

Albiebee · 01/04/2015 10:14

I was all set to see if you have a candidate in my area...

Disappointed

alreadytaken · 01/04/2015 10:13

buggy prongs on buses - sorry but you lost my vote there, that would make them worse than 4x4s.

@YonicScrewdriver love the slogan

GoldfishSpy · 01/04/2015 10:08

But seriously. I think I would vote for the MNP.

gallicgirl · 01/04/2015 10:06

golddragon parliament already has a naughty step.

LizzieVereker · 01/04/2015 10:03

May I suggest a Pom Bear logo? And a slogan along the lines of "Did the other parties mean to be so sh**te?"

YonicScrewdriver · 01/04/2015 09:56

Love it!

The party will campaign under the slogan 'You've let the country down, you've let us down - but most of all you've let yourselves down'.

ohidoliketobe · 01/04/2015 09:54

I know it's a funny. But it'd get my vote.

Heckler · 01/04/2015 09:48

Thank you for the offer to become a candidate. Given my recent political interactions I wasn't sure you would consider me.

DunelmDoris · 01/04/2015 09:44

Can't wait to see number 10 revamped in the latest Farrow and Ball shades.

I'm also interested in your defence policy

whoreandpeace · 01/04/2015 09:42

Happy 1st April!

PolterGoose · 01/04/2015 09:39

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Quiero · 01/04/2015 09:37

eradicated damn you autocorrect.

Add people with poor grammar to the list...

Quiero · 01/04/2015 09:34

You should have posted this in the Daily Mail or on Pie and Bovril for maximum effect.

A UK ran by the MNP, ageism, racism, disablismand sexism all Irradiccated.

Detention centres filled with mother in laws and people who park badly

Yddraigoldragon · 01/04/2015 09:31

You forgot the 'ban bounty from hospitals' policy!

And the introduction of a naughty step in parliament!

Tut tut MNHQ!!

SuperFlyHigh · 01/04/2015 09:29

This is an April's Fool isn't it?! well done Mumsnet

sassandfaff · 01/04/2015 09:23

Just remember whilst participating in any live debates, to make use of the following;

'Did you mean that to sound offensive?'

'Fuck off, to the far side of fuck, and when you get there, fuck off some more'.

I think that should cover every question/answer.

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