Democracy and the State

“Who governs Britain?” demanded Edward Heath in 1974 – 30 years on it is still the judiciary, Brussels and quangoes. Unprecedented powers are wielded by un-elected, un-representative quangoes. More vicious State centralisation. A good example of this is Tony Blair’s cabinet within a cabinet and sofa style policy making, often delivering policy ideas via the press rather than Parliament.

Localism is the answer – more devolved power from Whitehall to locally elected and accountable politicians – less bureaucracy more action.

Our chief constables should be elected and answerable to the electorate they serve rather than the Home Secretary.

Janice Small 2008. All rights reserved.
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