Reform of UK democracy needed to tackle climate crisis, Green Party conference hears
“The people, given the power, will lead us on climate action – and PR is a very direct way to give people power”.
“The people, given the power, will lead us on climate action – and PR is a very direct way to give people power”.
People want sleaze tackled, House of Lords reform and a proportional electoral system
Parliament is crumbling in more ways than one. But momentum is growing in the labour movement for real democratic reform.
The French Socialist Party’s presidential primaries point the way ahead for British political parties, to the great benefit our democracy, writes Will Straw.
David Cameron has been criticised for packing the Lords with new peers. Despite his calls for a “wholly elected” second chamber, Nick Clegg endorses the practice.
Green Party London Assembly member Darren Johnson is supporting a Yes vote on May 5th because it will mean people can start to vote for what they really believe in.