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In the service of others
There has been talk in political circles recently about what level of remuneration Members of Parliament should receive when their time in office ceases. In particular, the discussion has focused on whether the outgoing leader of the Conservative Party and, … Continue reading
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Tagged expenses, government, idealism, parliamentary democracy, politics, representation, service, slaries, social background, the people, vocation
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The only way
The National Secular Society recently published an article by its Chairman, Stephen Evans, that focused on the plans of the Church of England “to give Anglican church leaders from around the world greater power in choosing future archbishops of Canterbury.” … Continue reading
A very british coup
It is probably the most over-used and most misunderstood word, especially in political circles, in the present-day English language of the British people. It is used as if the meaning of the word was clearly and singularly understood by everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged A, Brexit, Briefing Paper 07212, C Grayling, class, competence, coup, demagogues, democracy, democrat, democratic, EU, government, political principles, populism, referendum, representatives, voting
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More than a mere convention
A week ago the British Republican Movement held its Annual Convention in Newcastle. The theme of the 2017 Convention was “Taking Back Control – Just how democratic is Britain?” The Annual Republic Convention is a follow-up to the movement’s Members’ … Continue reading
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Tagged allegiance, campaigns, community, constitutions, control, convention, democracy, devolution, equality, governance, government, history, Labour for a Republic, monarchy, parliament, post-Brexit Britain, power, principles, reform, Sweden, values
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As time goes by
The present UK Conservative government has just registered its first 100 days of government in the new parliament. Whilst much of the political attention during that time has been devoted to the ongoing saga of the Labour Party’s leadership battle, … Continue reading
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Tagged achievements, Conservatives, elections, governance, government, human rights, ideology, Labour Party, leadership, left wing, myth, New Labour, paradigm shift, reform, voting system, workers, world-makers, young people
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Above, but not beyond
Royalty is above politics. These words are often used in a collective defence of royalty with respect to political matters. If, therefore, that is actually the case – if the royals are indeed politically neutral – then why is secrecy … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, citizenship, democracy, government, journalism, justice, monarchy, secrecy
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