Direct, open conversation with public figures - for everyone with a question to raise

Simon Hughes

Ask questions, see replies, give feedback.

Simon Hughes
Occupation:
Lib Dem MP
Country:
UK
Links:
28 Questions asked
12 Questions answered
Bookmark and Share

How you rated Simon Hughes

Take a look at the current scores then add your own.

Each time you click your rating will be added to the votes of your fellow Yooskers.

Your vote Total votes
Yes No Yes No
Honest 22 7
Clear 20 9
Well informed 26 3
Inspiring 18 11
Consistent 18 11
Well intentioned 26 3

Recent Questions

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    What are your views on AV? As a supporter of electoral reform, i am not heavily in favour of it. It seems to be more of a gesture to those who seek reform, rather than real change. AV is not a proportional... Show more »What are your views on AV? As a supporter of electoral reform, i am not heavily in favour of it. It seems to be more of a gesture to those who seek reform, rather than real change. AV is not a proportional system and in many cases could end up extrapolating parties majorities. Furthermore legislation on AV will set back the cause of real electoral reform for another 10-20 years as there will not be much public appetite for it after the referendum either way it goes. Would it not be better to give the country more of a choice on such reform, rather than enforce this lack luster option. Show less »

    Submitted by: | 3 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Electoral Reform | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    What are your views on the recent announcement of a private university, surely this goes completely against liberal democrat values of social mobility in further education and is against liberal democrat... Show more »What are your views on the recent announcement of a private university, surely this goes completely against liberal democrat values of social mobility in further education and is against liberal democrat promises on not raising tuition fees. Show less »

    Submitted by: | 2 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Education | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    How much damage has the VAT rise done? Is there a comparison to be made with the Australian Democrats and their experience with GST? Details on wikipedia.

    Submitted by: beancook | 2 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    What guarantees will the Liberal Democrats be fighting for to ensure that people who are involved in free schools, and transitions to academy status are aware, and show an understanding of the the latest... Show more »What guarantees will the Liberal Democrats be fighting for to ensure that people who are involved in free schools, and transitions to academy status are aware, and show an understanding of the the latest research and understanding of child development and learning which is clearly vital to the success of any education regime, and has been recognised by most education experts as having an extremely positive influence on the development of the current curriculum. Similarly, why is there no evidence of this critical research influencing the proposed changes to the curriculum? Show less »

    Submitted by: | 8 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    How do the Liberal Democrats feel about the change in education policy, that started with the renaming of the Department for Children Schools and Families, to supposedly bring focus on 'core values', ... Show more »How do the Liberal Democrats feel about the change in education policy, that started with the renaming of the Department for Children Schools and Families, to supposedly bring focus on 'core values', when all the evidence and research over the last few decades has increasingly shown that a child's learning is massively affected by their home environment. Will the Liberal Democrats be fighting to retain the excellent progress that the previous government made with its pilot schemes to provide mediatory support between schools and families. Show less »

    Submitted by: | 5 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

Popular Questions

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    What guarantees will the Liberal Democrats be fighting for to ensure that people who are involved in free schools, and transitions to academy status are aware, and show an understanding of the the latest... Show more »What guarantees will the Liberal Democrats be fighting for to ensure that people who are involved in free schools, and transitions to academy status are aware, and show an understanding of the the latest research and understanding of child development and learning which is clearly vital to the success of any education regime, and has been recognised by most education experts as having an extremely positive influence on the development of the current curriculum. Similarly, why is there no evidence of this critical research influencing the proposed changes to the curriculum? Show less »

    Submitted by: | 8 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    Macmillan, the cancer charity, Multiple Sclerosis Trust and many others charities dealing with the sick and disabled have condemned the Work Related Assessment for those who should receive disability... Show more »Macmillan, the cancer charity, Multiple Sclerosis Trust and many others charities dealing with the sick and disabled have condemned the Work Related Assessment for those who should receive disability benefits as unfit for purpose. Paul Gregg, the architect of the new assessment, reflecting on perceived errors in the process, told The Times: 'To go ahead with these problems is not just ridiculous. It is, in fact, scary.' How can the coalition justify going ahead with its zealous targeting of those on Disability Living Allowance when there is overwhelming evidence that the new system fails the most vulnerable in society? Show less »

    Submitted by: Sagaris | 7 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    Are you willing to end foreign aid if we, the people, want it? Would you give us a referendum on ending foreign aid?

    Submitted by: JK Smith | 5 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Other | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    Does it matter that at the same time Parliament is becoming more diverse (more women, more ethnic minorities), it is becoming more elite (more private school, more oxbridge, more ex-special advisers who... Show more »Does it matter that at the same time Parliament is becoming more diverse (more women, more ethnic minorities), it is becoming more elite (more private school, more oxbridge, more ex-special advisers who have wealthy parents)? Show less »

    Submitted by: Twitter_timhood | 5 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

  • @ Simon Hughes
    Lib Dem MP

    "Senior Lib Dems whisper that Vince Cable, the Lib Dem business secretary, never really believed his pre-election rhetoric that cuts should be delayed until 2011." Is that the impression you get?

    Submitted by: LabMike66 | 5 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

Ask a Question

615 answers and counting...

Public figures are opening up and replying to direct questions. Ask yours now.

I'd like to ask

The question

Choose a topic

Send It

Your question has been sent to the selected public figure. What next?

Ask another question Support other people's questions

You have not rated this figure before:

Your vote
Are they ... ? Yes No
Honest
Clear
Well informed
Inspiring
Consistent
Well intentioned
Submit Feedback
Question sent!

Engage With Yoosk

Do you have an audience who would like to engage with this or other public figures?