Forget standing down in Richmond - parties shouldn't have to make that choice

"People don't quite appreciate how the basic boiler room and mechanics of our democracy has ground to a halt" - Nick Clegg View this email in your browser Zac Goldsmith's resignation this week has triggered lots of talk about whether parties should clear the way for a candidate with a better chance of beating him. Our first piece today suggests that the situation shows that our electoral system is broken and argues that a proportional system for national elections, and AV for by-elections could be a solution. Next we have a piece which asks if a UK desperate for trade can stay clean? It suggests that while Brexit will dominate the political scene in the coming years, the challenges posed by corruption are as relevant right now as they were when the government hosted its Anti-Corruption Summit in May. And, we hear from the homelessness charity Crisis about why it's so important for MPs to back the homelessness reduction bill. It suggests that this is the first time in 40 years that we have a real chance to change things. Latest Articles     Forget standing down in Richmond - parties shouldn't have to make that choice   On Oct 28, 2016 10:08 am Tactical voting is a scourge on 21st century British democracy but it doesn't have to be this way Read more... »   The homelessness reduction bill has the potential to make a real difference, MPs must back it   On Oct 28, 2016 09:26 am The bill has its second reading in parliament today Read more... »   Brexit and corruption: Can a UK desperate for trade stay clean?   On Oct 28, 2016 08:12 am The government must not participate in a deregulatory race to the bottom Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Older borrowers - debt mountains and equity peaks! Newly analysis shows how the balance between mortgage debt and housing equity changes for borrowers at different stages of life Read more... »   Parliamentary briefing note highlights BASC white paper BASC's white paper on grouse shooting has been highlighted in a parliamentary briefing paper Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences