Canvassing.

[rhythmaning]

I was canvassed by Mark Lazarowicz, my former MP, campaigning for Labour's candidate in a forthcoming council by-election (caused in part by the SNP taking the seat he had). We had a short chat, bemoaning the lack of proportionality in the Westminster electoral system, and the confusing mixture of systems we have in Scotland. (FPTP for Westminster seats, semi-proportional "additional member system" for Holyrood, and the proportional "single transferable vote" for local council elections.)

I'm quite impressed that he could be bothered going out canvassing in the rain after being turfed out by the electorate.

Afterwards, I realised I should have thanked him for being my MP for much of the last fourteen years. He always responded very respectfully and positively when communicated with him, and we seemed to share similar views despite different party allegiances.