Scandal fatigue must not inure us to the crumbling state of UK democracy
To renew our politics, power must be wielded by more of the people more of the time. Local communities must exercise greater control over the key decisions.
Tom Brake
Shadowy think tanks are a risk to the UK’s democratic integrity
‘There is no requirement, either, for think tanks to be transparent about the sources of their funding.’
Restoring the right to protest is intrinsic to any positive agenda of government
Past protests have led to powerful steps forward and shaped British history for the better.
First Past the Post is at the heart of a lack of trust in politics
In 2019, 71% of all votes cast had no impact on the outcome of the election, either because they went to candidates who lost, or went into padding the majorities of winning MPs.
Whose responsibility is it to engage citizens in democracy?
‘All the evidence seems to suggest that the UK Government believes it has very little responsibility in encouraging citizens to vote.’
Restoring fairness and accountability to our politics
Trust is the grease on the wheels of a democratic society
The forgotten millions who deserve a voice
17% of eligible voters in the UK are not correctly registered to vote. This represents as many as 9.4 million people.
Tom Brake: Why fishermen are getting worried about Brexit
“When even core groups of Brexit supporters start questioning their decision, it is time to reconsider whether it is still in our national interest to leave.”
Neither the Tories nor Labour have a clue when it comes to EEA membership
The Liberal Democrats are the only ones with a sensible position when it comes to trade after Brexit, says the party’s Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake MP.
If the government can’t even please Leavers, Brexit really is doomed
Just who is happy with the government’s Brexit plans?