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#073 - David Starkey - Why Britain is No Longer a Democracy

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The Legacy of 1215: Cultural Values and Constitutional Reverence

This chapter explores the historical importance of the year 1215, particularly in relation to Britain's parliamentary system and common law. It contrasts the treatment of constitutional principles in the UK versus the United States, questioning the UK's diminishing regard for foundational documents like the Magna Carta.

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