\”It is an independent network, not a political machine. I would describe it as a
Martin Bell believes the time is right for Independent candidates
contraption.\”
But the trouble with the TV debates, he argues, is that it will “confuse” the public into believing that they are voting for a leader, as in the US presidential system, when in fact what they are voting for on 6 May is an MP.
Mr Bell is also quick to point out that that the Independent Network is not setting itself up as the ultimate arbiter of moral probity at this election.
“There a lot of good candidates not endorsed by the Independent Network.
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