I signed the petition and today received a generic reply in return from my MP, Mr j Arbuthnot.
His argument was simply, 'the country/government needs the money.' He indicated that a favour had been done us in delaying the next rise.
Well though out? cogent? no.
A fob off? yes.
As he complained about automated petitions I have emailed him back personaly to reinforce my views on the damage being done. I would reccommend any one else receiving his email to do the same.