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Robert Peston on How to Save Democracy

Dec 29, 2023
27:08
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Discussion on urgent need for political reform, tax credits for private healthcare, rejoining EU referendum, and shortcomings of current leader
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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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