The Problems With Parliament

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster are grand buildings full of history and tradition. However, some of the ways in which parliament is run are outdated and effecting the democratic process for the worse. In this blog I will outline three ways in which I think we can transform parliament into a modern and dynamic centre of democracy.  

David Cameron - Revolt to Resignation?

As the Libyan rebels announce the liberation of their country, the Conservative backbenchers have discovered their own revolutionary spirit. So was the vote on an EU referendum just a hiccup in Cameron's premiership or is it the start of a slippery slope to a resignation?

NHS Bill - For Better or For Worse?

Today the NHS bill will be voted on by the Lords, it comes among concerns being raised from health professionals and protesters from many areas of the public. The confusion lies in the intentions of the bill, the Conservatives say it will make a more efficient health service, where as opponents say it is another move towards the destruction of public owned healthcare. So who is telling the truth? 

The Tories Dilemma

David Cameron gave his speech to the Conservative Party Conference on the day that the British growth forecast was cut, a general strike started in Greece and Tesco announced 'subdued' sales in the UK. This is all on top of the euro crisis and the fact we have not had growth in the economy for 9 months. Does all this not scream 'change your plan!' to Mr Cameron.

Can We Trust Labour? Can We Trust Anyone?

It seems that Labour is spending their conference trying to get us to trust them again in all policy areas, most of all the economy. But was it all their fault? Can we truly trust anyone else in the political world? Or is distrust just the name-of-the-game in modern politics?