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Robert Peston on How to Save Democracy
Dec 29, 2023
Robert Peston, ITV political editor and author of 'Bust?: Saving the Economy, Democracy and Our Sanity,' joins James Harding for a lively discussion. They dive into urgent reforms for British politics, including proportional representation and a revamped House of Lords. Peston also shares provocative ideas on tax credits for private healthcare to alleviate NHS pressures. The conversation reflects on the complexities of a potential EU referendum and the impact of technological shifts on jobs, emphasizing the need for innovation in leadership and support for retraining.
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- Fundamental reform is needed in the UK political system, including proportional representation, restructuring the House of Lords and a written constitution.
- To address social and economic challenges, elected leaders that people have confidence in are crucial, and a five-year provision in healthcare to incentivize private treatment and recoup subsidies from private sector doctors should be considered.
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Political System Reform
Robert Peston believes that the political system in the UK needs fundamental reform. He advocates for proportional representation, restructuring of the House of Lords, and the possibility of a written constitution. Peston argues that in order to address the social and economic challenges facing the country, elected leaders that people have confidence in are crucial.
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