Talk:Nick Palmer

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[edit] Weasel, bias

Although generally a good, well-referenced article, there are a couple of slips where it starts to sound like a political leaflet:

"He is a diligent constituency MP, engaging with matters of local concern"

How do you objectively evidence that someone is a "diligent" MP? Perhaps he is known as a diligent MP (citing a source that says he is) but otherwise, can I suggest we drop this phrase? AndrewRT(Talk) 22:18, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

  • One can, for example, look at his record of answering constituents' letters. Parliamentary Profiles indicates that he set himself response-time targets for this and recent statistics indicate that he consistently ranks very high amongst MPs in this respect. Colonel Warden (talk) 22:56, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

I've cited this source and changed the text to be more specific. A few other snippets:

He campaigns on a platform of positive politics[citation needed]

Could you provide a citation for this?

He regularly canvasses the area

Dont all politicians? Does he do this more than others? Based on what evidence?

Thanks for your help with this. AndrewRT(Talk) 22:45, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

No, not all politicians canvass. The ones in safe seats, tend not to, for example. Colonel Warden (talk) 00:14, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Article class

What class do you think this article is? It's clearly no longer stub class, but I was wondering whether it Start, B or even Good Article? AndrewRT(Talk) 22:48, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

  • I've just reviewed the GA criteria and we're nearly there. The only issue seems to be some details that are not sourced, e.g. the name of his dog. I'll make anothre hunt for sources and then consider putting it forward for review. Colonel Warden (talk) 21:04, 7 June 2008 (UTC)