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Theresa Rules Out a May Election
Mar 8, 2024
Theresa May announces she will leave politics, former colleagues share insights, mayors from the North West discuss political system changes, controversies during May's tenure, challenges of the whipping system in Parliament, reflections on leaving Westminster and political transformation
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- Theresa May plans to leave the commons at the next election due to Brexit distractions
- Authors of a political reform book advocate for a written constitution and proportional voting system to increase accountability
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Rewiring Britain for Fairness and Justice
The podcast episode discusses a book co-authored by two former politicians focusing on reforming the British political system. The authors advocate for a written constitution and a more proportional voting system to address disparities and improve accountability. They highlight the need for laws inspired by events like the Hillsborough and Grenfell tragedies to ensure transparency and prevent cover-ups. The authors emphasize the importance of reshaping Parliament to better represent the people and reduce the influence of the whipping system.
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