I think church and state should remain entirely separate at all costs, and that the decision of religious marriage should be of each faith to debate and decide free of political influence. Adam Rickitt churchcostdebate Change image and share on social
The evidence that things are changing fast can be seen in the dramatic increase in the influence of blogging. We should be collecting emails as we used to collect telephone numbers and using them to better communicate our message to key voters. Adam Rickitt bloggingchangecollect share on social
After believing in promises made and never fulfilled by Labour, people have become increasingly disenchanted with the process assuming that all politicians will say anything to gain power, and then never follow through. Adam Rickitt assumebelievedisenchant share on social
Since an early age I was taught to be very politically aware and knew from childhood that the process was something I wanted to contribute towards if I could. Adam Rickitt ageawarechildhood Change image and share on social
Drugs ruin peoples lives, break up families and have disastrous effects on our communities. Adam Rickitt breakcommunitydisastrous Change image and share on social
Don't get me wrong, some of the mis-informed articles I have read over the last few weeks have been incredibly frustrating, but for my part I fully appreciate the opportunity I have been given and want to grasp it firmly. Adam Rickitt articlefirmlyfrustrate share on social
I have no great urge to be minister of this or minister of that, but instead would feel incredible blessed to have the opportunity to be a champion for a constituency and fight for their cause. Adam Rickitt blesschampionconstituency Change image and share on social
I think people forget that to be on the A list you first had to go through the original graded Parliamentary Selection Board. I did that and then like everyone else had the further interviews to get onto the A list. Adam Rickitt boardforgetgrade share on social
I think a good MP is someone who cares for their community and becomes their champion, which is why I will make my home in any seat I am lucky enough to be selected for. Looks play no part in the equation, what matters is your ideas and connecting them to the electorate. Adam Rickitt carechampioncommunity share on social
