Residents of Bristol Central will not be represented in parliament for ‘several weeks’, the Green Party announced today. And why is this? Does the local MP, Carla Denyer, require maternity leave? Has she been hit by a car in a freak accident? Nope. Denyer is taking a leave of absence because she has been struck down by ‘burnout’.
The Green politician says her decision to step back from parliamentary duties follows ‘advice’ from her doctor. She insists she will be able to ‘better champion’ constituents after taking weeks out to recover from the ‘long hours and significant responsibility’ involved with being an MP. In her explanatory letter, she wrote:
I want to be open about the fact that what I am suffering from is burnout — and the mental and physical symptoms that arise from it. Burnout is a condition that does not tend to get better on its own. If left unmanaged, it can worsen and increase your risk of long-term health problems.
She added: ‘I hope that by sharing my own struggles, I can help in some small way to combat the stigma around it and contribute to a more open conversation.’
Households in Bristol Central can rest assured, however, that Denyer’s office will remain open to deal with enquiries. She valiantly declared that those ‘who need help’ should not ‘hesitate to get in touch’. Mr S hopes locals will respond with the ‘be kind’ energy they so clearly cherish, having elected a Green MP. At least, unlike in many other cases, she is a true example of getting what you vote for…
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