A statement from me on the attempts by Surrey County Council to evade democratic accountability by postponing the 2025 local elections.
#DemocraticDeficit #Democracy #LocalGovernmentReform #NotInMyName
#DemocraticDeficit #Democracy #LocalGovernmentReform #NotInMyName
January 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A statement from me on the attempts by Surrey County Council to evade democratic accountability by postponing the 2025 local elections.
#DemocraticDeficit #Democracy #LocalGovernmentReform #NotInMyName
#DemocraticDeficit #Democracy #LocalGovernmentReform #NotInMyName
29/31 The approach creates significant democratic deficit, eroding public trust by feigning consultation while pursuing fixed agenda.
It substitutes propaganda for evidence-based policy.
#DemocraticDeficit
It substitutes propaganda for evidence-based policy.
#DemocraticDeficit
July 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
29/31 The approach creates significant democratic deficit, eroding public trust by feigning consultation while pursuing fixed agenda.
It substitutes propaganda for evidence-based policy.
#DemocraticDeficit
It substitutes propaganda for evidence-based policy.
#DemocraticDeficit
April 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
If there were awards for systemic flaws in our political system I think Premiers & PMs being able to unilaterally decide what electoral reform will look like or in this case whether it happens at all would win top prizes in the #conflictofinterest and #democraticdeficit categories.
November 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If there were awards for systemic flaws in our political system I think Premiers & PMs being able to unilaterally decide what electoral reform will look like or in this case whether it happens at all would win top prizes in the #conflictofinterest and #democraticdeficit categories.
What a great Nation Scotland is. Couldn't be more different from England. Both countries have very different values but Scotland gets what England wants. How fair is that? This "Union" is not good for Scotland. #democraticdeficit #scottishindependence
May 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
What a great Nation Scotland is. Couldn't be more different from England. Both countries have very different values but Scotland gets what England wants. How fair is that? This "Union" is not good for Scotland. #democraticdeficit #scottishindependence
With apologies to Paul McCartney and John Lennon and thanks to Laura Manston
#EnglishDevolution #DemocraticDeficit
#EnglishDevolution #DemocraticDeficit
January 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
With apologies to Paul McCartney and John Lennon and thanks to Laura Manston
#EnglishDevolution #DemocraticDeficit
#EnglishDevolution #DemocraticDeficit
What’s united about it?
Your country voted for something, mine didn’t. A large majority voted Remain, every council area voted remain. Yet we left because your country said so. #DemocraticDeficit
Your country voted for something, mine didn’t. A large majority voted Remain, every council area voted remain. Yet we left because your country said so. #DemocraticDeficit
November 8, 2024 at 9:24 AM
What’s united about it?
Your country voted for something, mine didn’t. A large majority voted Remain, every council area voted remain. Yet we left because your country said so. #DemocraticDeficit
Your country voted for something, mine didn’t. A large majority voted Remain, every council area voted remain. Yet we left because your country said so. #DemocraticDeficit
It would solve a few problems, temporarily, until the problems it doesn't solve overwhelm us.
#ClimateChange
#BiodiversityCrash
#InequalityWidening
#DemocraticDeficit
#ClimateChange
#BiodiversityCrash
#InequalityWidening
#DemocraticDeficit
February 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It would solve a few problems, temporarily, until the problems it doesn't solve overwhelm us.
#ClimateChange
#BiodiversityCrash
#InequalityWidening
#DemocraticDeficit
#ClimateChange
#BiodiversityCrash
#InequalityWidening
#DemocraticDeficit
#SocialJustice
#Equity
#TheWindsors
#InstitutionalCorruption
#FeudalValues
#DemocraticDeficit
#ProfitBeforePeopleAndPlanet
#FoodBankBritain
#Equity
#TheWindsors
#InstitutionalCorruption
#FeudalValues
#DemocraticDeficit
#ProfitBeforePeopleAndPlanet
#FoodBankBritain
That’s me. I’m tired of supporting billionaires while I struggle.
December 2, 2024 at 8:30 AM
6) Energy cont. WM wants to build more nuclear plants in Scotland. They’re not required as renewable technology generates > 100% of Scotland’s overall electricity consumption.
I could go on but the main point is we’re not a “Union of Equals” & indyref2 is long overdue.
#democraticdeficit
#indyref2
I could go on but the main point is we’re not a “Union of Equals” & indyref2 is long overdue.
#democraticdeficit
#indyref2
July 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
6) Energy cont. WM wants to build more nuclear plants in Scotland. They’re not required as renewable technology generates > 100% of Scotland’s overall electricity consumption.
I could go on but the main point is we’re not a “Union of Equals” & indyref2 is long overdue.
#democraticdeficit
#indyref2
I could go on but the main point is we’re not a “Union of Equals” & indyref2 is long overdue.
#democraticdeficit
#indyref2
Is it time yet to replace the second chamber with delegates from social rather geographical constituencies, preferably defined as member-based and controlled organisations, contributing one delegate per 100,000 members?
#DemocraticDeficit
#DemocraticDeficit
July 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Is it time yet to replace the second chamber with delegates from social rather geographical constituencies, preferably defined as member-based and controlled organisations, contributing one delegate per 100,000 members?
#DemocraticDeficit
#DemocraticDeficit
So very close to a plurality voted to Remain. England votes out, Wales votes out. They leave.
They leave.
NI votes Remain and gets special conditions to allow them to effectively Remain. Scotland gets errrr what E & W wanted.
#DemocraticDeficit
One of the biggest reason for Indy right there.
They leave.
NI votes Remain and gets special conditions to allow them to effectively Remain. Scotland gets errrr what E & W wanted.
#DemocraticDeficit
One of the biggest reason for Indy right there.
November 8, 2024 at 12:41 PM
So very close to a plurality voted to Remain. England votes out, Wales votes out. They leave.
They leave.
NI votes Remain and gets special conditions to allow them to effectively Remain. Scotland gets errrr what E & W wanted.
#DemocraticDeficit
One of the biggest reason for Indy right there.
They leave.
NI votes Remain and gets special conditions to allow them to effectively Remain. Scotland gets errrr what E & W wanted.
#DemocraticDeficit
One of the biggest reason for Indy right there.
Turkey’s Climate Law is being written.
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
April 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Turkey’s Climate Law is being written.
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
#TheWindsors
#CharlesWindsor
#InstitutionalCorruption
#BritishClassSystem
#FeudalValues
#DemocraticDeficit
#BillionaireClass
#FoodBankBritain
www.republic.org.uk
#CharlesWindsor
#InstitutionalCorruption
#BritishClassSystem
#FeudalValues
#DemocraticDeficit
#BillionaireClass
#FoodBankBritain
www.republic.org.uk
Republic
We want to see the monarchy abolished and the King replaced with an elected, democratic head of state. In place of the King we want someone chosen by the people, not running the government but represe...
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December 3, 2024 at 10:33 PM
#TheWindsors
#FeudalValues
#CorporatePillaging
#InstitutionalCorruption
#FoodBankBritain
#DemocraticDeficit
www.republic.org.uk
#FeudalValues
#CorporatePillaging
#InstitutionalCorruption
#FoodBankBritain
#DemocraticDeficit
www.republic.org.uk
November 24, 2024 at 8:15 PM
#TheWindsors
#FeudalValues
#CorporatePillaging
#InstitutionalCorruption
#FoodBankBritain
#DemocraticDeficit
www.republic.org.uk
#FeudalValues
#CorporatePillaging
#InstitutionalCorruption
#FoodBankBritain
#DemocraticDeficit
www.republic.org.uk
Republic
We want to see the monarchy abolished and the King replaced with an elected, democratic head of state. In place of the King we want someone chosen by the people, not running the government but represe...
www.republic.org.uk
November 24, 2024 at 8:15 PM
“Ursula #vonderLeyen faces blowback over diplomatic ‘overreach’…
She’s repeatedly staked out public positions that go well beyond the consensus between the bloc’s members”
Don’t exceed your brief, Ursula.
#Iran #Ukraine #Trump #BoardofPeace #Kallas #DemocraticDeficit
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
She’s repeatedly staked out public positions that go well beyond the consensus between the bloc’s members”
Don’t exceed your brief, Ursula.
#Iran #Ukraine #Trump #BoardofPeace #Kallas #DemocraticDeficit
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
Ursula von der Leyen faces blowback over diplomatic ‘overreach’
As the Iran conflict enters its second week, European Commission president is overstepping her role and wading onto their turf, national diplomats say.
www.politico.eu
March 9, 2026 at 7:18 AM
“Ursula #vonderLeyen faces blowback over diplomatic ‘overreach’…
She’s repeatedly staked out public positions that go well beyond the consensus between the bloc’s members”
Don’t exceed your brief, Ursula.
#Iran #Ukraine #Trump #BoardofPeace #Kallas #DemocraticDeficit
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
She’s repeatedly staked out public positions that go well beyond the consensus between the bloc’s members”
Don’t exceed your brief, Ursula.
#Iran #Ukraine #Trump #BoardofPeace #Kallas #DemocraticDeficit
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
But even if the “Scottish” Lab MPs developed a backbone & rebelled in support of Scottish interests, the current numbers at Westminster will ensure the tale doesn’t wag the dog. Another reason not to vote for a unionist party & another reason to support an iScotland.
#democraticdeficit
#democraticdeficit
July 7, 2026 at 5:11 AM
But even if the “Scottish” Lab MPs developed a backbone & rebelled in support of Scottish interests, the current numbers at Westminster will ensure the tale doesn’t wag the dog. Another reason not to vote for a unionist party & another reason to support an iScotland.
#democraticdeficit
#democraticdeficit
End the #DemocraticDeficit. Reform the voting system. Sign & RT: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/uk_electoral_reform_22/?twi
Mind the Gap
Millions of votes went unheard yesterday because of an el...
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November 25, 2024 at 7:17 AM
End the #DemocraticDeficit. Reform the voting system. Sign & RT: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/uk_electoral_reform_22/?twi
Elections without meaningful authority cannot substitute genuine self-governance. Political participation in Kashmir remains symbolic, not substantive.
#SelfGovernance #DemocraticDeficit #Kashmir
stratheia.com/human-rights...
#SelfGovernance #DemocraticDeficit #Kashmir
stratheia.com/human-rights...
Human Rights Crisis in Indian Kashmir - Stratheia
Post-2019 governance in Indian-administered Kashmir reflects deepening repression, curtailed freedoms, and unresolved political alienation.
stratheia.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Elections without meaningful authority cannot substitute genuine self-governance. Political participation in Kashmir remains symbolic, not substantive.
#SelfGovernance #DemocraticDeficit #Kashmir
stratheia.com/human-rights...
#SelfGovernance #DemocraticDeficit #Kashmir
stratheia.com/human-rights...
Pakistan’s problem is not the absence of elections—but the absence of civilian control over real power.
#CivilianSupremacy #DemocraticDeficit #PakistanPolitics
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#CivilianSupremacy #DemocraticDeficit #PakistanPolitics
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December 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Pakistan’s problem is not the absence of elections—but the absence of civilian control over real power.
#CivilianSupremacy #DemocraticDeficit #PakistanPolitics
Read Full Article: stratheia.com/chapter-revi...
#CivilianSupremacy #DemocraticDeficit #PakistanPolitics
Read Full Article: stratheia.com/chapter-revi...
At nogle partier evt. vil tvungen værnepligt, og tvinge unge ind i et militæret som behandler folk som 💩, i et samfund styret af korrupte parallelsamfund som det Jahbulon'ske (bl.a. Le Droit Humain, De Gamle Dyder mv.) er dybt udemokratisk!!
#dkpol #dkmedier #fv26 #DemocraticDeficit #CorruptionDK
#dkpol #dkmedier #fv26 #DemocraticDeficit #CorruptionDK
March 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM
At nogle partier evt. vil tvungen værnepligt, og tvinge unge ind i et militæret som behandler folk som 💩, i et samfund styret af korrupte parallelsamfund som det Jahbulon'ske (bl.a. Le Droit Humain, De Gamle Dyder mv.) er dybt udemokratisk!!
#dkpol #dkmedier #fv26 #DemocraticDeficit #CorruptionDK
#dkpol #dkmedier #fv26 #DemocraticDeficit #CorruptionDK
Turkey’s Climate Law is being written.
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
April 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Turkey’s Climate Law is being written.
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
But where are the people?
Where are the youth, farmers, unions, local voices?
Who is this law really for?
#DemocraticDeficit #CallToThought
Without ideology, politicians chase power, voters chase patrons, and democracy loses direction. Pakistan needs convictions, not scripted slogans.
By Faizan Shaukat
Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Jan-2026/...
#PoliticalIdeology #DemocraticDeficit #GovernanceCrisis #Accountability
By Faizan Shaukat
Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Jan-2026/...
#PoliticalIdeology #DemocraticDeficit #GovernanceCrisis #Accountability
January 17, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Without ideology, politicians chase power, voters chase patrons, and democracy loses direction. Pakistan needs convictions, not scripted slogans.
By Faizan Shaukat
Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Jan-2026/...
#PoliticalIdeology #DemocraticDeficit #GovernanceCrisis #Accountability
By Faizan Shaukat
Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Jan-2026/...
#PoliticalIdeology #DemocraticDeficit #GovernanceCrisis #Accountability