Define Democracy

Democracy:

Government by the people, or elected agents of same!

Not difficult is it?

This Government are awfully quick to pounce on new technology, when it serves their petty control freakery. But show no sign of utilising communications to improve democratic decisions.
Hence, they will completely ignore online petitions.
Surely we need to bring our electoral/democratic processes into the twenty first century.

The devolution of power, would also seem to be on the agenda. Obviously not though, if people actually want to be heard, and have a real say in Policy Making, er .....or disagree with the "Leadership". No, this will be devolution in the form of "Party" controlled clique committee , behind closed doors sham democracy.


Perhaps we should reduce elected terms to 4 years (fixed). And maybe a campaign of petitions to force bi - elections in constituencies where voters (not party members) are dissatisfied with their MP`s. Try joining a political party. You will be welcomed with open arms, and closed local meetings. Where party activists are used to getting their own way.

MP`s are our representatives.

Clearly a power we need to harness !!