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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.

AUKUS alliance a step on path to rescuing democracy

September 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

August 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

April 11, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

April 8, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 28, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 26, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Why Using Voter ID in British Elections Will Harm Democracy

March 1, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Why Using Voter ID in British Elections Will Harm Democracy

The British Government has been warned that the newly proposed ID laws disproportionately affect people from poorer communities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: England, Europe, Voter ID

Will Formula 1’s Lewis Hamilton Stand for Saudi Rights?

February 27, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton Stand for Saudi Rights

Lewis Hamilton asked to reconsider participation in the upcoming race being hosted in Saudi Arabia in 2021.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, England, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

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