Politics in the UK in the 21st century is being bought (mainly by huge Pharma corporations on the other side of the pond). It's high time for a shake up to our democracy, beginning with a system of PR for EVERY election. We should be able to see exactly where our MP's, especially government ministers, are getting their funding and freebies from. They won't like this (especially Streeting and Starmer) but as long as they are pushing to look into EVERY bank account in the country it is only fair that THEY should open up their accounts to public scrutiny.
Back Stage passes to Taylor Swift concerts aren't cheap so we should be told who gave these tickets to the Starmer family.
It also means replacing talk of "power" with talk of "responsibility". Politicians should take on responsibility rather than thinking they are taking power.
"At Open Britain, we believe our democracy must work for everyone, not just the privileged few. Right now, the system leaves too many people feeling unheard, invisible, and locked out of power. We’re here to change that."
It's hard to disagree with anything you've said and, like you, I'd like to get to some level of politics where integrity is recognised as a virtue. However, we're discussing this on Substack. I'd hazard a guess that if you asked 'the invisible, unheard, locked out majority' where they'd place this example of democratic betrayal, it would sit much further down their list.
Politics in the UK in the 21st century is being bought (mainly by huge Pharma corporations on the other side of the pond). It's high time for a shake up to our democracy, beginning with a system of PR for EVERY election. We should be able to see exactly where our MP's, especially government ministers, are getting their funding and freebies from. They won't like this (especially Streeting and Starmer) but as long as they are pushing to look into EVERY bank account in the country it is only fair that THEY should open up their accounts to public scrutiny.
Back Stage passes to Taylor Swift concerts aren't cheap so we should be told who gave these tickets to the Starmer family.
salaried MP's was the starting point. Yes working people so reimbursement but not a salary. Limited term.
Accountable and answerable to their electorate.
Remove the Party nominations, they tie MP's to their Party rules. MP's loyalty must be to their electorate first and foremost
It also means replacing talk of "power" with talk of "responsibility". Politicians should take on responsibility rather than thinking they are taking power.
"At Open Britain, we believe our democracy must work for everyone, not just the privileged few. Right now, the system leaves too many people feeling unheard, invisible, and locked out of power. We’re here to change that."
It's hard to disagree with anything you've said and, like you, I'd like to get to some level of politics where integrity is recognised as a virtue. However, we're discussing this on Substack. I'd hazard a guess that if you asked 'the invisible, unheard, locked out majority' where they'd place this example of democratic betrayal, it would sit much further down their list.