Problems with UK politics

This is by no means an exhaustive list; it's just some of the bigger things I'm noting, while I try and see what workable solutions are accessible

  • FPTP is a shitfire 
  • Not enough devolution (that applies within England as much as it does the other 3 nations) 
  • The PM is the ultimate arbiter of the Ministerial Code 
  • Lying in Parliament is fine so long as you can create enough FUD around whether you knew it was a lie 
  • You can't call a liar a liar in Parliament 
  • Only the PM's party can really get rid of a PM - the general public has no recourse to recall 
  • The 2nd chamber is unelected 
  • The 2nd chamber is bloated to the point only the CCP has it beat 
  • The 2nd chamber has been almost been negated as the Commons can essentially force through any legislation they want 
  • There are no required qualifications to become a politician 
  • No term limits 
  • No upper age limits 
  • Russian money 
  • Lots of Russian money 
  • No recourse to punitive action after corruption scandals besides MP's losing their jobs 


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