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Let’s Rethink Parliament: Petition to force new elections.

So this is a follow on from my Let’s Rethink series on Parliament. During the time I was writing it and then publishing it, there was a petition which was raised through the UK Parliament Petition system regarding new elections being required when a MP changes party during a parliament. By-elections to be called automaticallyContinueContinue reading “Let’s Rethink Parliament: Petition to force new elections.”

Why Boring Politics Might Save Us All

After over 27 days of digging through inequality, privatisation, democratic distortions, collapsing social care, slashed education budgets, chronic underinvestment, donor capture, and the small matter of Brexit, the conclusion is painfully obvious:

The UK’s political system isn’t broken.
It’s working exactly as designed — just not for most of us.

Yet ask any business leader, economist, or investor what they want and they’ll tell you the same thing:

“Please, stop swinging wildly between ideological extremes and give us something predictable.”

Please give us BORING politics

Boring politics is how countries become wealthy.
Boring politics is how crises are prevented.
Boring politics is how you attract investment.
Boring politics is how you rebuild trust.

Yes so at the end of this No wild solutions, just a plea for stability and long term thinking.

Beyond the Books: Education as a Firewall Against Extremism – Building Resilient Democracies

The post emphasizes the link between declining public education investment and rising political polarization in the UK and Europe. It advocates for prioritizing quality education, focusing on critical thinking, civic education, empathy, and addressing inequalities to build a more cohesive society. Collective action from governments and communities is essential for reversing these trends.

The Voting Revolution: So Proportional Representation in the UK is a new Idea.. Wrong

PR in the UK isn’t new — it’s a 150-year debate. From limited and cumulative votes in the 19th century to STV in university seats, devolved parliaments and the 2011 AV referendum, proportional systems have long been part of Britain’s electoral story.

The Quiet Erosion: Is Declining Education Investment Fuelling Our Political Divide?

The content discusses the significant connection between declining public investment in education and increasing political polarization in Europe. It highlights how inadequate education undermines critical thinking, civic skills, and opportunity, leading to alienation and disillusionment. This environment enables radical ideologies to thrive, exacerbating societal divisions between political extremes.

The Money Trail: UK & European Education Spending – A Partisan Story of Polarization

The post examines the correlation between UK education spending and political shifts from 1946 onwards. Declines under Conservative governments align with rising populism, while Labour governments prioritized education investment. Austerity measures lead to voter disengagement and support for radical parties. The upcoming conclusion will address implications for democracy and education’s role.

The Warning signs

OK so another political post .. This time the 12 early warning signs of fascism. . and lets us just remember that fascism is what Nazi Germany was.. these are also classic signs of a totalitarian state Powerful and Contining Nationalism – I.e. This country is better than any other.. this is bullshit .. noContinueContinue reading “The Warning signs”

Ok Times for Politics

The blog discusses the upcoming UK General Election in July 2024 and the author’s advocacy for Proportional Representation (PR) to ensure fair representation in Parliament. The author criticizes the previous government’s removal of PR in elections and invites all political followers to a Zoom meeting on June 4th to discuss more inclusive governance.

Politics: MMP

I really recommend everyone to watch and enjoy the attached video regarding MMP– https://youtu.be/AuMy9opKwEY What is MMP?.. well watch the video and find out.. or if you wish a more England centric analysis visit ERS https://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/new-zealands-mmp-electoral-system-how-does-it-work Enjoy, consider, then discuss and hopefully recognise the benefit’s such a system would provide..