Repairing British Politics
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Repairing British Politics
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Author : Richard Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2010-02-17
Repairing British Politics written by Richard Gordon and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-17 with Law categories.
The constitutional crisis of 2009, sparked by the 'expenses scandal', led rapidly to the questioning of our entire political order. This book presents a major new constitutional analysis of the way we are governed. At the heart of the crisis lay an absence of accountability at the core of government. Repairing British Politics presents some key arguments for constitutional reform focused around a draft written Constitution underpinned by a new principle of constitutional supremacy. This would replace parliamentary sovereignty, which makes accountability more difficult. A written Constitution is not merely desirable; it is a constitutional necessity if Britain is to have true representative democracy. It would change our lives for the better by defining the over-arching values which we consider inviolable. The result would be a more rational, humane and inclusive society based on greater citizen involvement. Without a clear focus, constitutional reform will not happen. The approach taken here is therefore essentially practical and designed to provide a focal point around which a wider debate might be centred. Written in an easily accessible style and including a Glossary of Essential Terms Repairing British Politics is intended as much for the intelligent general reader as for those professionally interested in law and politics. Part 1 sets out a number of arguments in favour of a written Constitution, as well as the most common objections. Part 2 presents a working draft in the form of one possible model for a Constitution. Observations and explanatory notes are attached to each section of this draft Constitution. This model Constitution is intended as the first stage in a public debate, designed to provoke further discussion about the content and method of legislating into law a written Constitution. Part 3 contains the draft of the Act of Parliament that would be needed to introduce any form of constitutional change. We are currently facing a crisis of trust in British politics. Whichever party forms the government the questions raised in Repairing British Politics will not go away.
Repairing British Politics
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Author : Richard Gordon Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Hart Publishing
Release Date : 2024-12-12
Repairing British Politics written by Richard Gordon Gordon and has been published by Hart Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-12 with Law categories.
The 1st edition of this seminal text was written as a response to the constitutional crisis of 2009, sparked by the 'expenses scandal', which led a general distrust of our entire political order.A decade on, it is no exaggeration to say that the situation has dramatically deteriorated. The UK's constitutional order faces an existential crisis, with Brexit placing unbearable pressure on the political and legal architecture. All this makes the need for a written Constitution more pronounced. Retaining the easily accessible style of the first edition, this book addresses how this might be put in place. Part 1 sets out a number of arguments in favour of a written Constitution, as well as the most common objections. Part 2 presents a working draft in the form of one possible model for a Constitution. Observations and explanatory notes are attached to each section of this draft Constitution. This model Constitution is intended as the first stage in a public debate, designed to provoke further discussion about the content and method of legislating into law a written Constitution. Part 3 contains the draft of the Act of Parliament that would be needed to introduce any form of constitutional change.Rarely has a book been more timely or essential.
The Bonfire Of The Decencies
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Author : Peter Hennessy
language : en
Publisher: Haus Publishing
Release Date : 2023-07-03
The Bonfire Of The Decencies written by Peter Hennessy and has been published by Haus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-03 with Law categories.
A reflection on the state of democracy and observance of the British constitution in the United Kingdom. In The Bonfire of the Decencies, Peter Hennessy and Andrew Blick use Boris Johnson’s tenure as prime minister to argue that mechanisms for the upholding of constitutional principles in the United Kingdom are deficient and require an overhaul. They show that, from the outset, Johnson’s time in office was a source of serious disruption that saw standards and integrity compromised, as well as constitutional values violated. Those problems, however, did not end with Johnson’s removal from office. Rather, they are part of longer-term tendencies in the UK, and of a worrying international trend towards the weakening of democracy. Hennessy and Blick analyze the pre-existing vulnerabilities that Johnson exposed in the UK system of government and conclude with a series of proposals to repair the damage and prevent a repetition of this anxious episode in the UK’s political history.
Fixing Britain
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Author : Lord Digby Jones
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-04-20
Fixing Britain written by Lord Digby Jones and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-20 with Business & Economics categories.
No nonsense solutions from the straight-talking face of British business. IF FUNDAMENTAL REFORM DOES NOT TAKE PLACE THEN WE ARE DEAD IN THE WATER. GLOBALISATION DOES NOT TAKE PRISONERS. BRITAIN MUST BECOME FIT FOR PURPOSE IN THE 21ST CENTURY. This is the explosive, first book from 'the face of British business', Lord Digby Jones. With a renowned, no-nonsense, straight-talking approach, he is one of the world's most acclaimed business commentators. In his candid and forthright style Fixing Britain puts the spotlight on critical national and international business issues and lays out the essential reform urgently needed for the growth of our nation. Knowledgeable, authoritative and independent, Digby highlights how untenable the status quo is in the UK, and sets out how Britain can get back in – and stay in – the globalised race. Sending a clear message to government, business leaders, strategists and the media, Fixing Britain explores the effective linkage of change at all levels, from Westminster to education, the public and private sectors, our social cohesion and our sense of common purpose. Digby is never afraid to say what others are thinking - this is the most explosive examination of the state of British business in years.
Red Tory
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Author : Phillip Blond
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber Non Fiction
Release Date : 2010
Red Tory written by Phillip Blond and has been published by Faber & Faber Non Fiction this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Political Science categories.
Set to be the most controversial, hotly debated and provocative political book of 2010.
Social Politics In Great Britain And Ireland
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Author : John Kirk
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Social Politics In Great Britain And Ireland written by John Kirk and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
In this comprehensive historical survey, John Kirk explores the intersection of politics and society in Great Britain and Ireland. From the rise of the Labour Party to the impact of the Irish Question on British politics, this book covers a wide range of topics. With insightful analysis and expert commentary, Social Politics in Great Britain and Ireland is an essential read for anyone interested in the political history of the British Isles. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Proportional Representation And British Politics Classic Reprint
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Author : John Fischer Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-02
Proportional Representation And British Politics Classic Reprint written by John Fischer Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-02 with Political Science categories.
Excerpt from Proportional Representation and British Politics We are fortunate in this country in possessing, in spite of all the bitterness of political contests, a general agreement, at east in form, as to the basis of government. Governed We have passed beyond the stage where the basis of Germany, for example, still is - the stage in Government. which the most powerful section of the community holds a different view as to the fundamentals of politics from that of large masses of the people. With us the consent of the governed is accepted as the one possible foundation on which a government can be based. And the criticisms which men of different parties pass on the present state of affairs all take this as their starting point. A Unionist complains that no government in Ireland can be legitimate which is unacceptable to a large and homogeneous Protestant section of the population. A Home Ruler retorts that no government is tolerable to which the majority of the Irish population does not consent. A short time ago the Liberals founded their attack upon the House of Lords on this, that the people had by their representatives consented to legislation and the Lords rejected it. But the Lords themselves in so doing professed only to be seeking the people's consent. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
An Historical Review Of The Policy Of The British Government In The Treatment Of Its Catholic Subjects
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Author : Henry William Tancred
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-05-15
An Historical Review Of The Policy Of The British Government In The Treatment Of Its Catholic Subjects written by Henry William Tancred and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-15 with History categories.
Excerpt from An Historical Review of the Policy of the British Government, in the Treatment of Its Catholic Subjects: With a Consideration of Their Present Claims IT seems probable that the claims of our Catholic fellow-subjects will, during the present Session of Parliament, again be' submitted to the consideration of the legislature. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Brexit And Beyond
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Author : Benjamin Martill
language : en
Publisher: UCL Press
Release Date : 2018-01-29
Brexit And Beyond written by Benjamin Martill and has been published by UCL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-29 with Political Science categories.
Brexit will have significant consequences for the country, for Europe, and for global order. And yet much discussion of Brexit in the UK has focused on the causes of the vote and on its consequences for the future of British politics. This volume examines the consequences of Brexit for the future of Europe and the European Union, adopting an explicitly regional and future-oriented perspective missing from many existing analyses. Drawing on the expertise of 28 leading scholars from a range of disciplines, Brexit and Beyond offers various different perspectives on the future of Europe, charting the likely effects of Brexit across a range of areas, including institutional relations, political economy, law and justice, foreign affairs, democratic governance, and the idea of Europe itself. Whilst the contributors offer divergent predictions for the future of Europe after Brexit, they share the same conviction that careful scholarly analysis is in need – now more than ever – if we are to understand what lies ahead for the EU. Praise for Brexit and Beyond 'a wide-ranging and thought-provoking tour through the vagaries of British exit, with the question of Europe’s fate never far from sight...Brexit is a wake-up call for the EU. How it responds is an open question—but respond it must. To better understand its options going forward you should turn to this book, which has also been made free online.' Prospect Magazine 'This book explores wonderfully well the bombshell of Brexit: is it a uniquely British phenomenon or part of a wider, existential crisis for the EU? As the tensions and complexities of the Brexit negotiations come to the fore, the collection of essays by leading scholars will prove a very valuable reference for their depth of analysis, their lucidity, and their outlining of future options.' - Kevin Featherstone, Head of the LSE European Institute, London School of Economics 'Brexit and Beyond is a must read. It moves the ongoing debate about what Brexit actually means to a whole new level. While many scholars to date have examined the reasons for the British decision to leave, the crucial question of what Brexit will mean for the future of the European project is often overlooked. No longer. Brexit and Beyond bundles the perspectives of leading scholars of European integration. By doing so, it provides a much needed scholarly guidepost for our understanding of the significance of Brexit, not only for the United Kingdom, but also for the future of the European continent.' - Catherine E. De Vries, Professor in the department of Government, University of Essex and Professor in the department of Political Science and Public Administration Free University Amsterdam 'Brexit and Beyond provides a fascinating (and comprehensive) analysis on the how and why the UK has found itself on the path to exiting the European Union. The talented cast of academic contributors is drawn from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise and this provides a breadth and depth to the analysis of Brexit that is unrivalled. The volume also provides large amounts of expert-informed speculation on the future of both the EU and UK and which is both stimulating and anxiety-inducing.' -Professor Richard Whitman, Head of School, Professor of Politics and International Relations, Director of the Global Europe Centre, University of Kent
The Conservatives Under David Cameron
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Author : S. Lee
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2009-04-08
The Conservatives Under David Cameron written by S. Lee and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-08 with Political Science categories.
The Conservatives under David Cameron provides the first and definitive analysis of the development of 'New Conservative' ideology and policy during the tenure of David Cameron, identifying both continuity and change, and evaluating the party's fitness to govern.