A tiny group of old, white, rich men are bankrolling our democracy

Why is everyone acting like this is fine?

Sam CoatesMarch 9, 2019Comment

5 heroines of democracy you've probably never heard of

So many women who changed the course of history still get left out of our stories

Tom BrakeMarch 8, 2019 Comment

Centralisation is killing off local democracy

The power imbalance sewn into the fabric of our politics leaves local democracy vulnerable

Tom BrakeMarch 4, 2019 Comments

'Order, order!' - why politicians should stop shouting

Amusement (and entertainingly, adoration for John Bercow) at the British debating style was felt across the European continent after many tuned in for the debate on the first Brexit vote a few weeks ago.

Constitutional ConventionTom BrakeFebruary 22, 2019Comment

The Independent Group: a change, or politics-as-usual?

Will the solutions presented by the Independent Group solve the big challenges we face?

Tom BrakeFebruary 19, 2019 Comments

4 times politicians got away with breaking the rules

Senior and influential politicians are breaking the rules and getting away with it

Tom BrakeFebruary 19, 2019Comment

Why is hope in our political system draining away? Because Westminster still thinks it knows best

If we want to restore faith in politics, power needs to come from Westminster to communities. Giving local councils meaningful power is where this could start.

Written ConstitutionSam CoatesFebruary 12, 2019Comment