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A Written Constitution

30.09.2009 // by Dominic Windram // View comments
"A written constitution is absolutely fundamental to any effective democracy. Hopefully it could lead to a bill of rights. It's high time this change was made. It is a disgrace that we are still bound to archaic laws which are an anachronism in the 21st century" More »
Media cover Power2010’s response to Brown

30.09.2009 // by Guy Aitchison // View comments
Power2010's response to Brown's speech got some excellent media coverage. More »
More reactions to Brown’s speech

29.09.2009 // by Guy Aitchison // View comments
I just wanted to draw your attention to an excellent article by philosopher Stuart White in reaction to Brown's hopeless proposals on democratic reform. More »
Idea of the day: fixed term parliaments

29.09.2009 // by Guy Aitchison // View comments
"Fixed term parliaments of 4 years with bi-annual fixed election dates for national and local parliaments and councils and referendums on major policies." More »
Brown’s ideas don’t offer the change we need

29.09.2009 // by Guy Aitchison // View comments
When he became Prime Minister, Gordon Brown promised to reform our democracy. He promised it again at the height of the expenses scandal when he talked about giving away power and a written constitution. More »