Tom Brake
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.
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