Our Fight for Democracy
A History of Democracy in the United Kingdom
20th August 2010
“Democracy is a system of government in which the people exercise power, directly or indirectly through their representatives by a process in which the will of the majority is determined. In determining the will of the majority, all people, regardless of sex, race or creed, are able to participate - each person having a vote of equal value and their vote is by way of a secret ballot without the fear of intimidation or violence. In exercising power minorities will be protected with the consent of the majority”. John E. Strafford
Edited by John Strafford
Our Fight for Democracy (535pp)
John Strafford charts the history of democracy from the 6th to the 21st century. He analyses the weaknesses of our democracy today and suggests ways in which it can be improved. At a time when our political system faces moral bankruptcy this book is a much needed contribution to the debate on what can be done to restore the people’s trust.
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David Cameron MP discusses Our Fight for Democracy with John Strafford.
Among his 69 suggestions are: The House of Commons should be reduced to 450 MPs elected from 150 (three member) constituencies. The people should directly elect the Prime Minister. The Church of England should be dis-established. The Royal Marriages Act 1772 should be repealed.
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