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Greeks never fail to disappoint. Are the Brits next?

January 26, 2015January 26, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Vassiliki N. Koutrakou reflects on the rise of Alexis Tsipras and SYRIZA in Greece. As with Andreas Papandreou (socialist PASOK) and his band of thieves in the 1980s, and their many years of looting and plundering massively Greece’s – and Europe’s – wealth, closely followed by the right-wing governments they…

Simon Wright MP: Devolution to the East

January 12, 2015January 12, 2015 by Editor

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Simon Wright, MP for Norwich South and Private Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minster, responds to the recent debate about Devolution to the East on Eastminster. He argues that there is 'there is no demand for extra layers of politicians or administrative institutions' and the answer is 'devolution on demand'. [caption…

‘The Future has just started’: The Greek National Elections and the end of Austerity in Europe

December 30, 2014January 26, 2015 by Editor

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Marina Prentoulis reflects on developments in Greece as fresh elections are called. After three voting rounds, the Greek coalition government has failed to secure the support of 180 MPs in order to appoint a new president. According to the constitution, the Greek parliament has to dissolve within 10 days and…

Devolution to the East of England?

December 17, 2014January 5, 2015 by Editor

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The Editor, Toby James, introduces a selection of posts about whether power should be devolved from London to the East of England. The UK constitution has been sent into a state of flux. Power has traditionally been centralised in London. Civil servants in Whitehall have had the task of carrying out…

Charles Clarke: Devolution to the East

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 by Editor

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Charles Clarke outlines how devolution to the East could be achieved through local government restructuring and an elected East of England regional assembly. [caption id="attachment_304" align="alignright" width="197"] Charles Clarke, Visiting Professor at the University of East Anglia[/caption] The outcome of last September’s referendum on Scottish independence has pushed devolution of power in…

George Nobbs: The government’s proposals for devolution are devised to fend off any real transfer of powers

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 by Editor

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George Nobbs, the Leader of Norfolk County Council, argues that devolution is needed that the current government’s proposals don't go far enough. Let me say from the start, that I’ve been in favour of devolving power to the historic regions of England for about as long as I’ve been interested in politics…

The Case for Regional Devolution

December 17, 2014 by Editor

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In the wake of the Scottish Referendum, questions concerning the very nature of Britain’s democracy have become a key talking point. Michael Dawson explores the merits of regional devolution and why the political class are suddenly running scared. In a recent interview, Chukka Umunna called for power to be given…

The West Lothian question? Or the Westminster question? An initial Green response to the Smith Commission

November 27, 2014December 17, 2014 by Editor

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Dr. Rupert Read reflects on the consequences of the Smith Commission for UK democracy and argues for a constitutional convention to give an opportunity to fully consider the constitution that is needed. So, the Smith Commission has reported. This is a big big day for British democracy. Our common future depends on…

Dr. Marina Prentoulis, University of East Anglia

Doing Politics Differently: Marina Prentoulis on Podemos, Syriza, Left Unity

October 23, 2014January 12, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Marina Prentoulis, Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia, recently took part in a Left Unity tour with Eduardo Maura (Podemos), Tariq Ali (writer and broadcaster) and Ken Loach (film director). You can watch her speak at the London leg of the tour in the video below. The video is split…

It’s in the bag: Parliament could be better connected to the people through a petitions select committee

November 14, 2013February 3, 2015 by Editor

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Alexandra Runswick, Director of Unlock Democracy, argues that setting up a petitions committee could help connect citizens to directly parliament. [one_half]What exactly is Parliament's role in public engagement as distinct from MPs connecting with their constituents? Should an MP always be the first port of call or should people be able to…

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