Democracy plan
So Cameron’s launched another “taskforce,” this time to look at democracy. He’s even got that well known “workaholic” Ken Clarke to chair it. Well just in case Clarke can be bothered to read it, here’s Vox Polis’ roadmap to Democracy.
Cameron is correct that powers, such as declaring war, do need to be transferred to Paliament. Now all he needs to do is get MPs to turn up. Maybe he should start with his own attendance that has been running at 43% (i know he’s been busy running leadership campaigns but still!). Also Dave if you’re reading this please make PMQs more interesting again!!
Vox Polis’ Democratic list
Parliament
- Bring Democracy to the House of Lords
- Introduce Proportional Representation
- Strengthen the EU Scrutiny Committee
- Link MPs attendance in Parliament to pay (hey it works for secondary schools)
- Pass legislation making it compulsory for every adult to stand at least once for public office
Europe
- Make the Council of Ministers transparent and accountable
- Give the European Parliament more power
- Allow the Commission to be elected
Regions
- Regional assembles with tax raising powers
- Give the assemblies powers from Parliament over police, education and health (also solve the West Lothian issue)
- Directly elected Mayors
- Community control and power
People
- Lower the age of voting to 16
- Introduce citizen tests- so people have to earn the right to vote