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Chapter 1.  The UK sovereignty is guarded by three institutions - by the House of Commons, by the House of Lords, by the King. The UK Parliament is a legislative body and hence the biggest power is vested in the house of Commons, hence the people's hands. The people entrust it's will and power into the elected servants of the constituencies which in its turn should take utmost care of the communities they represent. However, these servants deprived of virtue in most cases as well as unable or unwilling to take full responsibility for its actions tend to unite into the parties, such as the Labour or the Conservative party for instance. A priori, such representation, destituted in itself of the noble spirit to excel among their peers or exceed expectations of the electorates falls into the shameful existence and contest within a small group of active individuals who strive to attain the glory and power for themselves rather than for the common good. And this challenge and strive for individual authority in fact we observed, especially conspicuously in the past 3 years within the ranks of the Conservative party. ... to be continued in the Chapter 2... #ConstitutionalChange #HereditaryPeers #HouseOfLords #UKPolitics #SirKeirStarmer #PoliticalReform #BritishParliament #Democracy #PoliticalDiscourse #Governance #UKGovernment #LegislativeProcess #PublicPolicy #CivicEngagement #PoliticalLeadership #ParliamentaryReform #UKConstitution #PoliticalDebate #NationalSovereignty

Nigel Farage's surprise announcement today has divided many, not least in the Europinion camp. The new leader of Reform UK has caused uproar in British political society. Will Kingston-Cox emphasises Farage's significant influence on British politics, highlighting his role in Brexit and his strategic decisions that aided Boris Johnson's landslide majority in 2019. He argues that Farage represents a genuine challenge to both the Conservative and Labour parties, holding them accountable and bringing much-needed attention to issues neglected by the political elite. Kingston-Cox presents Farage as a voice of the working class and for those who feel disenfranchised by the current political system. He holds Farage's populism to address legitimate concerns of ordinary citizens, despite attracting some supporters with bigoted views. Ultimately, Kingston-Cox believes that Farage will continue to be a transformative figure in British politics, potentially changing the course of its history even further. #nigelfarage #reformuk #ge2024 #unitedkingdom https://lnkd.in/eFq2GdhW

The next Democratic Administration must offer a new liberalism for the sixties - a liberalism which reaches beyond the era of the New and Fair Deals to the problems of a new age. The Liberal Party of New York - with its searching questions, its creative proposals, its new ideas - is playing an important part in the birth of this new liberalism. The Liberal Party helps to keep the oldest party in the world - the Democratic Party - young, vigorous, creative and liberal. And that is the kind of Democratic Party which the nations needs. First, we must extend and modernize the great social welfare programs of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman. We must raise the minimum wage, extend unemployment compensation, provide our older citizens with a decent system of medical care, feed our hungry and care for our sick. We must make a living reality of the vision of Franklin Roosevelt - the vision of a decent life with dignity for all men. Secondly, we must carry on with new vigor and effectiveness the fight for equal opportunity for all men - regardless of race, creed or color. During the primary campaigns Hubert Humphrey said that if the price of political success was a betrayal of the cause of human rights then the people could look elsewhere for a candidate. And I say that if anyone expects the next Democratic Administration to betray that same cause - they can look elsewhere for leadership. We must faithfully carry out the law of the land as interpreted by the Supreme Court. And this includes the protection of people exercising their Constitutional rights of peaceful protest. But this is not just a matter of law and order. Above all moral issues are involved. The high office of the Presidency must be used to provide the effective, creative, persuasive leadership necessary if we are to fulfill our great Constitutional promise of equal protection for all Americans. Beginning in 1961 the Presidency will be a place of strong moral leadership. That leadership will be exercised until every American, of every color and faith, has achieved equal access to all of American life - and that means equal access to the voting booth, to the schoolroom, to jobs, to housing and to the lunch counters. Third, we must formulate and carry forward a coherent, consistent, convincing American program for peace - an effective program for arms control and disarmament. And, while we work toward peace, we must also remember the hard lessons of the Summit: The lesson that peace takes more than talk - the lesson that friendly words, and goodwill trips, and public relations programs are not enough - the lesson that only a strong America can hope to be a peacemaking America. And this means we must begin to rebuild our strength - not merely our missiles and armies, although these are important, but economic strength at home, the strength of our allies overseas, the strength of our ideas, the strength of our determination and the strength of our purpose. https://lnkd.in/gvRQrN_V

As a responsible citizen deeply committed to the principles of unity and harmony, I strongly condemn the communal statements made by the Hon'ble Prime Minister. In a diverse and pluralistic society like ours, it is absolutely imperative that our leaders prioritize fostering inclusivity and mutual respect among all communities. It is disheartening to witness any attempt to polarize communities for political gains. Such divisive rhetoric not only undermines the fabric of our nation but also jeopardizes the peaceful coexistence we have worked so hard to achieve. I urge my fellow citizens to rise above communal divides and vote for unity, equality, and progress. Let us not be swayed by narrow-minded agendas that seek to exploit our differences for personal or political interests. In the upcoming elections, let our vote be a resounding endorsement of unity over division, of inclusivity over exclusivity. Together, let us strive to build a nation where every individual, regardless of their background, religion, or ethnicity, can thrive and contribute towards a brighter future for all.

Interesting discussion this week on Power and Politics with Jeremy Gruber on the state of New York’s primary election system.

A campaign that took place over several weeks and was ultimately decided on the final day. Now one side is triumphant, what happens to their rivals? The latest DeHavilland Guide explores the Conservative party in Opposition, covering: 🔹Key figures to watch, including those likely to make a leadership pitch 🔹The three electoral threats facing the next Conservative leader 🔹What we can learn from 1997 🔹What we can expect from the leadership election 🔹How you can engage with the Conservatives in Opposition Download the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/exeV9zXS #Conservativeparty #UKElections #Politics #UKPolitics #Conservatives #Opposition

More Sham Politics ..... From all of the many things that could or should be talked about and understood, the encapsulation of that is as following; "an unelected Foreign Secretary, who lied to the British electorate, who was inept and deceitful in his own foreign policy, and who will not be accountable in the house of commons, was appointed by the unelected Prime Minister, who does not speak for the British people, and who stated that his "top team is now United". What an absolute farce ..... This could even feature as a 'Fawlty Towers' re-make! What kind of integrity and intellectual leadership can truly be derived from this type of inexcusable or inexplicable politics? #british #britishbusiness #politics #inauguration #foreignaffairs #citizenship #middleeast #brexit #houseofcommons #houseoflords #political #politicalrisk #politicalnews #politicalleadership #governmentaffairs #election2024

The Liberal Democrats' Strategy to Regain Power and Beat the SNP in UK Politics Explore the Liberal Democrats' target list of eighty seats and their determination to reclaim their position as the third biggest party in Westminster. Learn about their challenges against the SNP in Scotland and their plans to compete with the Conservatives in historically Conservative strongholds. Listen to Veterans In Politics on all platforms or our website here: https://lnkd.in/e8QHdHgu #LiberalDemocratsStrategy #UKPolitics #BeatSNP #PoliticalChallenges #ConservativeStrongholds #Westminster #ElectoralSuccess #PoliticalBattle #ThirdBiggestParty #PoliticalGoals

The State of The Tories - Professor Tim Bale in discussion with Edward Lucas Event Details Tim Bale is one of Britain’s leading political historians and author of acclaimed books on the modern Conservative Party and other topics. He argues that Brexit has turned this once responsible, mainstream party into an unstable coalition of populists and fundamentalists. As we try to win this Conservative-held seat for the Lib Dems, Professor Bale’s insights into the likely strategy and tactics of Rishi Sunak’s government in the coming 12 months could not be more topical. Don’t miss the chance to hear him in discussion with our candidate Edward Lucas. When: Wednesday 29th November, 6pm (Drinks) 7pm (Discussion) Where: Gunmakers House, 33 Aybrook St, Marylebone, London W1U 4AP Tickets: https://lnkd.in/ePWQwquY #EdMinster #TwoCities #Westminster #CityOfLondon #ChurchillGardens #Knightsbridge #pimlico #Belgravia #Marylebone #Piccadilly #Whitehall #HydePark #Victoria #AbbeyRoad #RegentsPark #WestEnd #Soho #VincentSquare #Mayfair #StJohnsWood #Barbican #GoldenLane #MaidaVale #squaremile #politicalhistory #populism #fundamentalism #governance #corruption #democracy #brexit #accountability #campaigning #elections #winninghere #libdems #liberaldemocrats Liberal Democrats

🔴 Voters think that Sir Keir Starmer’s #LabourParty is more proud to be British than the #Conservatives under #RishiSunak, polling has found ahead of the #generalelection. Mr Sunak was scored second lowest in a list of politicians when it came to perceptions about #patriotism, with only Jeremy Corbyn viewed as less patriotic than the Prime Minister. The research by the UCL Policy Lab and the More in Common think tank also found that the public think that #politicians are less patriotic today than they used to be. Last week, More in Common polled 2,037 adults in Great Britain on the subject of patriotism. Respondents were asked to think about a number of political parties under various recent leaders and “to what extent would you say they are proud or embarrassed to be British”. Two in five (40 per cent) thought that the Labour Party under Sir Keir is proud to be British, with 13 per cent thinking it is embarrassed. For the Conservatives under Mr Sunak, 24 per cent felt that the party is proud to be British, with 28 per cent believing the Tories under his leadership are embarrassed to be British. Find out more here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eM5rw44A