“To make a success of Brexit, Britain has to become more European”
Criticism of the review of a new book about Britain…
Devolution
It’s Not So Much About Scotland
Alerting people to the point that is missed – but still missing points…
Step One For Starmer
It makes sense to introduce the Stockholm-Syndromed British to that f-word; federation.
Adonis has another go at devolution
Great article – but I do worry about Adonis. A few years ago, he wrote a couple of articles looking at devolution as a response … Read more
Shifting British Perceptions
“In the long run, I think this would also shift British perceptions of the rest of Europe too” https://sprezzatura.blog/2020/01/06/backward-to-the-future-how-english/
Enfranchising Preston
How to fix UK politics? How to enfranchise the regional English? How to convince the EU we have turned a corner? How to “punish” Westminster … Read more
The Death of Local Democracy
“Any political project with radical intentions ought to consider the contrastingly clear, comparatively simple models in most of western Europe: the Spanish structure of municipalities, … Read more
Great Charter for Modern Britain
“A Great Charter for Modern Britain would hand power from Westminster to the cities, towns and counties of Britain so as to transform their localities” … Read more
Ordinary Afghans are far more powerful than British citizens
“In a way, he says, ordinary Afghans are far more powerful than British citizens, because at least they feel they can have a role in … Read more
Councils Press Ahead With ‘One Yorkshire’ Devolution Plan
“The One Yorkshire proposal has the cross-party support of 18 authorities and the mayor of the Sheffield City Region, ready to deliver a devolution deal … Read more
