MP Jody Wilson-Raybould’s decision to leave federal politics doesn’t bode well for the independence and ability of members to speak on behalf of their constituents, a former Liberal MP says. “I think it suggests that the independence, the ability to speak, to represent, is lost with her departure,” Dan McTeague told The Epoch Times. “The word ‘parliament’ is derived from the French word ‘to speak.’ If the member of Parliament cannot speak and what they’re speaking is just nothing more than partisan gibberish, then we lose sight of the real role of accountability, of respectful debate, and the ability to bring forth ideas and perspectives that include all Canadians.” Wilson-Raybould announced on July 8 that she will not be running in the next federal election in her riding of Vancouver Granville. In a letter to her constituents, the former justice minister said she has noticed a “regression” in Parliament in …