Patriotism is centred around the protection of the citizen’s welfare rather than the maximization of opportunities for a reduced segment of the population
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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.
Karl Marx Expert in New Biography
Karl Marx expert claims the man is misread, his life is misunderstood, and he’s is often recast by different political movements for legitimacy though no link exists
British PM in Trouble as Elections, Polls Show Threats
David Cameron, British PM in trouble and under increasing pressure as party allies taken losses
Voting Reform in England Defeated, to Impact Coming Elections
England House of Commons election reforms delayed as new elections approach
Should England Join? French Men Say No, But Women…?
When asked: Should England Join the EU, French men are against while French women are more divided. As major EU players, France have a lot to lose.
What’s Bigger? The Atlantic Ocean or the English Channel?
If English reject alliance with European Union, no other neighbors exist for the island
Burma Reformer Thein Sein Reads Blair and Obama Books
Myanmar’s reformist President Thein Sein has been reading Obama, Blair and Kissinger: Thein Sein leads Myanmar’s reforms while reading political biographies
Britain to Keep Law Preventing Prisoners From Voting
Despite urging from the European Union, Britain may keep law preventing prisoners from voting
Britain Holds First Ever Elections For Police Commissioners
Democratic reforms for police in Britain herald an era of experimental democracy including the first public elections for Police Commissioners
Occupy London Protests Economic System Outside Parliament
Occupy London protests movement flowing out of Occupy Wall Street is international and resilient