Julie Minns: ‘Democracy suffers when blind and partially sighted voters can’t make their mark with dignity’
As a Member of Parliament, I always look forward to local elections. They’re a vital opportunity for communities to shape the future of their neighbourhoods, hold elected representatives accountable, and make their voices heard. There’s an unmistakable buzz in the air during campaign season — door knocking, lively debates, and a real sense of civic […]
The Green Party: ‘We are willing to stand with people. We are different to Labour’
Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, makes clear that the Greens have their own identity and that they are willing to do what the Labour party are not. Standing in solidarity with people, being on picket lines and being on the side of the workers are all things that Polanski says the Green’s […]
‘This wasn’t just a vote for PR, it was a vote for a different type of politics’
What would the introduction of proportional representation mean for the Labour Party? And for politics as a whole? Alicia Fitzgerald spoke with Clive Lewis MP for Norwich South about the concept and discussed some of the queries and set-backs the public may have.
Truss and any Conservative successor need democratic legitimacy
There’s no doubt that our politics has reached a new low. Against the background of a policy merry-go round, we have a prime minister out of her depth, or at the very least with poor fiscal aptitude. The right thing for the country is a Truss resignation, her legacy set to become a blotched footnote […]
Interview – Sam Fowles: Is our democracy vanishing?
“Keeping leaders accountable is how we ensure it’s a loan of power and not a permanent gift” says Sam Fowles. Fowles is a barrister who has been involved in some of the most fascinating political cases of the past few years. His new book ‘Overruled’ gives an insider account of the intricacies of the British […]
