
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.
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.
‘There is no requirement, either, for think tanks to be transparent about the sources of their funding.’
Past protests have led to powerful steps forward and shaped British history for the better.
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.
‘All the evidence seems to suggest that the UK Government believes it has very little responsibility in encouraging citizens to vote.’
Trust is the grease on the wheels of a democratic society
17% of eligible voters in the UK are not correctly registered to vote. This represents as many as 9.4 million people.
“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.”
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.
Just who is happy with the government’s Brexit plans?