As the number of MP's standing down at the next election appears to grow by the day, Esther Rantzen’s declaration that she is likely to stand as an independent MP against Margaret Moran in Luton South in the next General Election caused a mixed response. Despite her high profile background does she have the necessary qualities and experience to be an effective MP? To discuss what characteristics are needed to embrace and survive a term or more in Parliament, Jane is joined by Clare Short, Independent MP for Birmingham Ladywood who will end her time in the House at the next election after more than 25 years, the broadcaster and journalist Amanda Platell, who considered becoming an MP, and Lynn Faulds Wood, most well-known for her campaigning on Watchdog, but who has also recently announced her Parliamentary ambitions.
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