Why the science candidate is standing for Parliament
APR 22, 2010
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.024268
New Scientist : Michael Brooks, who has a PhD in physics, is one of a handful of scientists vying for victory in British parliamentary elections on 6 May. In an opinion piece, he declares:
My manifesto is simple. I am standing to highlight the fact that the current spread of politicians’ interests doesn’t reflect the population they are supposed to represent. Science is not just an indulgence for the curious. It is vital to our life, culture and economic well-being.
© 2010 American Institute of Physics
