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Novara FM: Not Westminster’s Whipping Boys w/ Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram
Mar 7, 2024
Discussion with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram about the need for political reform in the UK, including proposed changes like a Basic Law and a transformed upper chamber. They tackle issues of geographic inequality, devolution, governance, and the whip system in Parliament. Burnham hints at higher political aspirations for a more equal Britain.
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- The need for radical political system reforms to address the North-South divide in England is emphasized by Burnham and Rotheram.
- Empowering Metro-Mayors and advocating for constitutional changes are crucial steps towards creating a fairer and more equal society in the UK.
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Proposals for Constitutional Reform and Rewiring Westminster
The need for addressing the North-South divide in England through radical changes to the political system is emphasized by proposing various reforms, including replacing the House of Lords with a Senate of the Nations and Regions. These changes are advocated to rewire Westminster, aiming for a fairer country not only for the North but also for the nation at large.
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