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.
Paul Narraway articles
Paul 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.
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?
One Year On, Has the United Kingdom’s Democracy Been Enhanced?
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.
In the UK, 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.
My Idea of Extreme Politics is Your Normal
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.
Is a Political Media Good For Democracy?
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.
Anti-Muslims, You’re as Bad as the Extremists
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.
Britain: Please Realize That Left Is Right And Right Is Wrong
It’s the core beliefs of what those on the Left believe in that make it difficult to mock. How do you mock someone and put them down because they believe that people are equal?
Does True Democracy Even Exist and is it Obtainable?
Democracy is a complicated ideology to grasp not least because it is a rather personal thing, it means things to different people. As a result of this it has transpired to take many different forms.
American Greatness Through a British Eye
American Democracy is much more engaging to the electorate; elections for both houses of Congress and a sort of election for the President. Representatives campaign so much more aggressively than their British counterparts.