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Paul Narraway articles

paul-narrawayPaul Narraway writes for Democracy Chronicles from the city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He has a degree in Politics and Sociology from the University of Worcester. Among his political interests are UK constitutional reform, immigration, nationalism, and American politics. Paul currently works in the Health and Social Care sector helping people with Autism and other learning disabilities in supported living.

Does Unconstitutional Exist With No Fully Written Constitution?

by Paul Narraway - August 23, 2019

Does Unconstitutional Exist

The UK’s democracy as a whole is being held in the balance and has also been tainted, mostly down to Brexit. Yet even after Brexit, even if the UK ends up remaining in the EU, our democracy is not magically fixed.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe

The Sources Of British Democracy Are Being Poisoned

by Paul Narraway - July 24, 2019

The Sources Of British Democracy Are Being Poisoned

In the continuing mess that is Brexit, some very foul smells are arising from the pile of awfulness that it is. To date, there is no solid agreement on what to do and which direction to go in.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe

Britain’s Cliff-Edge

by Paul Narraway - July 12, 2019

Britain’s Cliff-Edge

This is the entire facade has taken a lot of the joy that living in the UK normally gives and as a result I’m even more annoyed that my automatic right to a Danish passport ended when I was 22.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe

A Democratic Monarchy Or An Ancient Unnecessary Institution?

by Paul Narraway - May 20, 2019

The UK is not unique in having a democratic Monarchy

The UK is not unique in having a Monarchy but its history and function does have a degree of uniqueness about it, certainly within Europe. Its function, compilation and place within British society and culture has changed over the years.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, England, Europe

Was Trump Jr Right? Is British Democracy Dead?

by Paul Narraway - March 30, 2019

Was Trump Jr Right? Is British Democracy Dead?

The pimple head that is Donald Trump Jr recently claimed that British democracy is dead after Parliament didn’t approve Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement for the second time. Is there any truth to what this talking flannel has claimed?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, England, Europe

One Year On, Has the United Kingdom’s Democracy Been Enhanced?

by Paul Narraway - June 23, 2017

United Kingdom's Democracy

The past year of British politics has been a whirlwind of delusion, stupidity and general idiocy. The Tories and especially Theresa May, have lost all credibility and respect and really are not in a decent position to carry on.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe

In the UK, Strong and Stable is the New Weak and Wobbly

by Paul Narraway - June 14, 2017

Strong and Stable is the new Weak and Wobbly

A strong and resurgent Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn ran a fantastic campaign focused around truly progressive and forward-looking policies that really resonated with the electorate, especially the younger generations.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe, Youth Voting Rights

My Idea of Extreme Politics is Your Normal

by Paul Narraway - June 1, 2017

My Idea of Extreme Politics

One person’s extreme is another’s normal. If I were to have a conversation about religion with large numbers of people in America, some would consider me extreme for being an Atheist and for being a Socialist.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Election History, Germany, North Korea, Religion and Democracy, Russia, Socialism and Labor, Worldwide

Is a Political Media Good For Democracy?

by Paul Narraway - May 30, 2017

Political Media Good

With so much media choice on offer this is surely only enhancing democracy and making the democratic system stronger. There can’t be any downsides to this, can there? Well, yes there are.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

Anti-Muslims, You’re as Bad as the Extremists

by Paul Narraway - May 25, 2017

Anti-Muslims

Muslims are like anybody else and make wonderful contributions to the societies they live in. It is not an inherently violent religion at all. This is the actions of but a few idiots that ruin the name of Islam.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: England, Europe, Religion and Democracy

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