Our politics needs a fresh start
Our political system isn’t working
Trust in politics has been driven down to record lows by sleaze, cronyism and a culture of ‘one rule for them and another one for the rest of us’.
Most damaging of all, is the failure to tackle big issues facing ordinary citizens.
Political debate often slips into shouting matches, false claims and stokes yet more division in our society.
Over 15 million UK citizens have opted out of the political process by either not registering to vote, or choosing not to vote.
Make politics work for us
We believe that things can be better - but only if we take action to modernise our failing political system.
This is how we get started -
Change the culture of Westminster politics - tackle sleaze, cronyism, dishonesty, lobbying and dark money in our politics. Make sure the politicians play by the same rules as everyone else.
A proportional representation voting system - and a Parliament that is truly representative of the people.
Reform the House of Lords - with those setting our laws accountable to the people.
Devolve power - away from Westminster to all levels of government, giving local communities greater input into key decisions through Citizens’ Assemblies.
These reforms can transform how politics works and give us better governments that build a better society for everyone.
The time is now
Compass and Unlock Democracy are leading a broad coalition of organisations to secure change.
We are campaigning to modernise our political system, end the government’s unfettered power and enshrine our fundamental rights.
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Former cabinet minister John Denham argues in this report that Labour must commit to proportional representation and English votes for English laws if it is to break Conservative hegemony in England and save the union.