MANY people have lost faith in the current political system. The fact that Britain's richest 1% have accumulated as much wealth as the poorest 55% of the population is fracturing our society and putting a disproportionate degree of power in the hands of a rich minority.  We need politicians who have a long term strategy for society and who do not abrogate their responsibilities to manage the economy in the interests of everyone without the need for charities to patch up a broken system. We are a wealthy society but it is how we use our resources which requires a fundamental change. The best measure of society is how we treat the poorest and most vulnerable. A good society is one where the richest contribute most to eradicate poverty and improve society as a whole; where we all think about the impact of our choices on others, especially those who are marginalised in any way and where we create a sense of community, underpinned by justice, fairness and the inclusion of all. My question for all aspiring members of parliament is: 'How do they propose to raise additional resources from a more progressive taxation system to raise the income of the poorest and simultaneously ensure that the NHS, social care and education receive additional resources in real terms?' The people of this country deserve a positive alternative and I believe that one is possible if there is the political will. If prospective MPs (and local councillors) cannot stand up for a better vision for the ordinary man or woman in the street, then they should stand down. Mike Dennis Milton Crescent Tavistock