Yes. One of the reasons I like the Swiss referenda system is that it gives voters the chance to do more than one thing with their vote. With our system you are able once every 4-5 years either expres… (View Post)

I'm involved in two constituencies, both Blue Wall, and I've helped canvass both urban and rural areas in both. I don't remember ever encountering the current level of dismissive attit… (View Post)

I think that's right, and it extends to active politicians. Many MPs have come from a council background and remain very interested in local issues, but quite a few joined their party for nation… (View Post)

Yes, I always thought it was the most undrerrated achievement during my time in Parliament (I had nothing to do with it, but still great to see). Another example was Mozambique. Lefties like me used … (View Post)

Another twist to the wfh controversies. A friend has started working for a private fee-paying school which has no premises at all. Both staff and pupils are online from home. The pupils are a mixture… (View Post)