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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in the United Kingdom.​ ​​​The United Kingdom is an electoral democracy where elections must be held at least every five years and where the Prime minister and cabinet must have support of the elected Parliament. The nation's relationship with the European Union will continue to factor into its political makeup for the foreseeable future. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Europe articles.

On the G7 plate at this time

by DC Editors - June 30, 2022

On the G7 plate at this time

The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, England, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

Is Britain’s Proud Democracy Under Threat?

by DC Editors - January 31, 2022

Is Britain’s Proud Democracy Under Threat?

A precursory glance through the Prime Minister’s Wikipedia page identifies at least three distinct ‘controversies’ since 2021.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: England, Europe

AUKUS alliance a step on path to rescuing democracy

by DC Editors - September 21, 2021

The trilateral security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US is a test of positive globalism as an international relations paradigm.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia, England, Europe, France

Why Britain Needs Electoral Reform Now

by DC Editors - August 5, 2021

Why Britain Needs Electoral Reform Now

The relationship between seat distribution and election results is one example of how the majority of British voters have no real power.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: England, Europe

Scottish Nationalists Vow Independence Vote After Election Win

by DC Editors - May 13, 2021

Scottish Nationalists Vow Independence Vote After Election Win

Pro-independence parties gained a majority in Scotland’s Parliament, with the First Minister promising a fresh independence referendum.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: England, Europe

China Blasts UK For Granting Asylum To Hong Kong Activist

by DC Editors - April 11, 2021

China Blasts UK For Granting Asylum To Hong Kong Activist

After granting asylum to Hong Kong activist and former politician Nathan Law, China has accused the UK of harboring a “terrorist suspect.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, England, Europe, Hong Kong, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

A History Of Campaign Spending Limits In UK Elections

by DC Editors - April 8, 2021

A History Of Campaign Spending Limits In UK Elections

Campaign spending limits in UK elections shows that as the amount of allowed spending rises, so does the cost of campaigns.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election History, England, Europe, Money Politics, Worldwide Corruption

How Medieval Lawyers Used Sheepskin To Prevent Corruption

by DC Editors - March 28, 2021

How Medieval Lawyers Used Sheepskin To Prevent Corruption

According to new research, medieval and early modern lawyers preferred to write on sheepskin parchment because it helped deter fraud.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election History, England, Europe, Worldwide Corruption

North Korean Defector Jihyun Park Seeks British Election Win

by DC Editors - March 26, 2021

North Korean Defector Jihyun Park Seeks British Election Win

Jihyun Park, who was left to die outside a North Korean labor camp 16 years ago, would make history if she wins office in local elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, England, Europe, North Korea, Political Dissidents

Doing to the Senate What Brits Did to the House of Lords

by DC Editors - March 21, 2021

Doing to the Senate What Brits Did to the House of Lords

Senate must change after two centuries as an anti-Democratic power, or it will one day discover it has devolved into a ceremonial body.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, England, Proportional Representation

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