Author Archives: Catherine Howe

Does democracy have to be political?

This is by way of a polemic – I expect people to disagree but I also hope it strikes a chord. I can’t be the only one who has been struck by the way in which the people getting involved … Continue reading

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AV should be the start of radical change

In common with many people I find the speed of change in government both baffling and frustrating. Sometimes there are good reasons for taking a bit more time but most of the time the process is frankly overengineerd by people … Continue reading

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Petitions with purpose

“The blogosphere is not an area that is open to sensible debate; it is dominated by the obsessed and the fanatical and we will get crazy ideas coming forward.” Paul Flynn MP, quoted in a recent BBC article on the possibility … Continue reading

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