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Articles tagged with: democracy
Labour is nothing if it does not stand up to attacks on our democracy
Home affairs
By Baroness Chakrabarti
Labour is nothing if it does not stand up to attacks on our democracy
As we head towards general elections on both sides of the Atlantic, the battle to protect post-war democratic values is on.
Democracy is under threat – we cannot afford any more backsliding
Political parties
By Maria Miller MP and Liz Saville Roberts MP
Democracy is under threat – we cannot afford any more backsliding
As parliamentarians, we see every day that democracy is essential to tackling the challenges society faces and helps solve real-world problems.
Politicians are experiencing an epidemic of abuse and intimidation
Parliament
By Mario Creatura
Politicians are experiencing an epidemic of abuse and intimidation
When environmental protestors scaled the Prime Minister’s home earlier this week, a line was not just crossed, it was vaulted.
Presenting the case for the prosecution: Lord Wallace reviews 'How Westminster Works . . . and Why It Doesn’t'
Books & culture
By Lord Wallace of Saltaire
Presenting the case for the prosecution: Lord Wallace reviews 'How Westminster Works . . . and Why It Doesn’t'
Ian Dunt has produced a well-researched and fluently written examination of our dysfunctional political system
Collaboration with Europe is vital to strengthen human rights and the rule of law
Foreign affairs
By John Howell MP
Collaboration with Europe is vital to strengthen human rights and the rule of law
The Prime Minister recently attended the Reykjavik Summit, marking only the fourth time the Council of Europe has organised such a meeting since its establishment in 1949.
Pacy and provocative: John Nicolson reviews 'Why Politics Fails'
Books & culture
By John Nicolson MP
Pacy and provocative: John Nicolson reviews 'Why Politics Fails'
Ben Ansell’s argument that it is our failure as citizens to compromise that undermines our ability to deliver on collective goals may prove a comforting message to politicians
Parliamentary power: Promoting British interests through Westminster
Foreign affairs
By Sophie Church
Parliamentary power: Promoting British interests through Westminster
The United Kingdom is ranked second in the world for its soft power. As parliamentarians continue to jet off round the world on inter-parliamentary visits, Sophie Church speaks to foreign delegates to understand how we are promoting British interests through Westminster.
It’s vital we're able to track how many voters are turned away at the polls over ID requirements
Communities
By Clive Betts MP
It’s vital we're able to track how many voters are turned away at the polls over ID requirements
Tomorrow many people across the country will head to the polls to vote in local council – and in some cases mayoral – elections.
What The Coronation Means
History
By Andrew Gimson
What The Coronation Means
Andrew Gimson takes us on a tour of coronations past and reveals how, far from being an affront to democracy, the ceremony will act as an affirmation of it
We must empower more young people to enter politics
Parliament
By Dan Carden MP
We must empower more young people to enter politics
This generation of young people will inherit the greatest challenges facing our common humanity – poverty, inequality, conflict, climate and ecological breakdown.
Time to give the lion its roar – better statecraft means Britain can punch above its weight again
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood MP
Time to give the lion its roar – better statecraft means Britain can punch above its weight again
In 2017, as a foreign office minister, I proposed 3 Commando Brigade should protect the key port of Hudaydah in Yemen under a UN mandate, allowing its huge port cranes to offload vital aid for the millions caught up in the civil war.
An enjoyable and eclectic short read: Lord Herbert reviews 'The Vitality of Democracy'
Books & culture
By Lord Herbert of South Downs
An enjoyable and eclectic short read: Lord Herbert reviews 'The Vitality of Democracy'
A mix of history and philosophy, Baroness Gisela Stuart has produced an interesting treatise
Widespread protests in China could mark the beginning of the end for the CCP
Foreign affairs
By Lord Alton
Widespread protests in China could mark the beginning of the end for the CCP
Recent protests in China are ostensibly about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) authoritarian zero-Covid policies. But they also speak to a simmering discontent and pent-up anger at the general brutality of the Chinese regime and its Orwellian attitude towards protest and dissent.
The UK must sanction Chinese officials guilty of human rights abuses
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Carmichael MP
The UK must sanction Chinese officials guilty of human rights abuses
We currently live at a time when democracy is under threat in various geopolitical arenas across the globe.
How abuse threatens our democracy itself
Obituaries
By Kim Leadbeater
How abuse threatens our democracy itself
The terrible murder of Sir David Amess last October reopened the debate about how to improve the security of MPs, their staff and volunteers. Questions that were asked after the death of my sister, Jo Cox, six years ago were asked once again.
Are we heading for 1997 again? This time the legacy of a Labour win can be lasting
Political parties
By Naomi Smith
Are we heading for 1997 again? This time the legacy of a Labour win can be lasting
After last week’s farce of a Conservative Conference, I’ve got an unshakeable feeling that it’s 1997 all over again.
Electoral laws need updating to give migrants across the UK equal voting rights
Communities
By Angelo Da Costa Mengowako
Electoral laws need updating to give migrants across the UK equal voting rights
Britain not only ruled the waves but led the way in promoting democracy in Parliament and facilitating migration by opening its borders to people from around the world.
Britain’s next prime minister must stand with Hong Kong
Foreign affairs
By Lord Shinkwin
Britain’s next prime minister must stand with Hong Kong
There’s something missing. The Conservative leadership contest has understandably been dominated by the candidates’ plans for addressing the cost-of-living crisis. Yet, whatever the merits of the two candidates’ approaches on this and other challenges, there’s an issue that deserves much more attention.
Alicia Kearns: The West has a responsibility to prevent escalation over Taiwan before it’s too late
Foreign affairs
By Alicia Kearns MP
Alicia Kearns: The West has a responsibility to prevent escalation over Taiwan before it’s too late
As tensions mount between the United States and China over Taiwan, many are quietly declaring the commencement of the fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis.
Gina Miller: Three years of lies, sleaze and chaos has eroded what little trust was left in British politics
Political parties
By Gina Miller
Gina Miller: Three years of lies, sleaze and chaos has eroded what little trust was left in British politics
Every prime minister wants to leave a legacy. The ego and ambition that drove them to No 10 also means that have the desire to make their mark on the world. Unfortunately, Boris Johnson’s legacy is a terrible one, his mark on history a scar.
To honour Sir David Amess’ legacy, we must make the Children’s Parliament a success
Education
By Anna Firth MP
To honour Sir David Amess’ legacy, we must make the Children’s Parliament a success
Sir David Amess knew our Parliament was the best in the world and was passionate about the importance of democracy.
Forty years ago Ronald Reagan’s words inspired a generation – his belief in democracy is still as relevant today
Parliament
By Richard Graham MP
Forty years ago Ronald Reagan’s words inspired a generation – his belief in democracy is still as relevant today
Old speeches rarely age well. But there are exceptions, and on its 40th anniversary, Ronald Reagan's speech in the Palace of Westminster on 8 June 1982 should be essential reading for all of us who care about the future of democracy.
We’re in danger of losing our democracy
Home affairs
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
We’re in danger of losing our democracy
Last week, a young woman was arrested at her flat the day after stewarding a peaceful protest against the policies of our government.
Montserrat speaker Charliena White seeks support from Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Foreign affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Montserrat speaker Charliena White seeks support from Sir Lindsay Hoyle
As Speaker of the Parliament of Montserrat, Charliena White knows she has plenty to learn from her UK counterpart – and just as much to teach him.