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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.

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

Why Using Voter ID in British Elections Will Harm Democracy

by DC Editors - March 1, 2021

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?

by DC Editors - February 27, 2021

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

US, Britain Increasingly See Eye-to-Eye on China

by DC Editors - July 22, 2020

US, Britain Increasingly See Eye-to-Eye on China

US Sec. of State Mike Pompeo met with UK PM Boris Johnson in what spells a joint approach by the world’s leading democracies to growing Chinese aggression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, England, Europe

Britain Poised to Ban Huawei 

by DC Editors - July 6, 2020

Britain Poised to Ban Huawei 

From VOA: The British government is set to end the participation of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, England, Europe, Spying and Privacy

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