Tag Archives: Constitution

Taking the fight to the Nationalists

Who governs Britain? According to the SNP, they are the sole voice of the Scottish people, and have a mandate to have an independence referendum. The British Government, despite what its name may imply, and its own part-Scottish mandate, holds … Continue reading

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House of Lords reform: A century old question, wrongly answered?

The question over House of Lords reform has been perhaps the most dodged question throughout Parliament’s existence. All three major parties have had their chance to reform the upper house but all have subsequently come up short. Firstly it was … Continue reading

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Do we live in a democracy?

“Yes” would be the answer of most. But if you were an Ancient Greek magically transported 2,500 years into the future – then you’d probably say “No”. If you were an Ancient Greek – and I am speaking more of … Continue reading

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The Coalition Government must not stall on House of Lords reform

Reform of the upper chamber is a Conservative policy as much as a Liberal Democrat policy. Reform was mentioned in the 2005 Conservative manifesto, and suggestions outlined in a 2008 White Paper long before the Coalition agreement was drafted. The … Continue reading

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Reflections on voting systems

We at platform10 would like to offer many thanks to Rene Kinzett and Phil Cane for kickstarting the discussion on AV by presenting both sides of the argument. I am completely undecided over how to vote in the Alternative Vote … Continue reading

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