Should the UK constitution be further reformed? Flashcards

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Do you agree or disagree that the UK constitution be further reformed?

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agree

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What are your three points for if the UK constitution should be further reformed?

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Devolution
HoL reform
Electoral reform

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Agree devolution point?

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general success of devolution peace gain in NI and benefits scotland. England’s most populous nation could see rights are less considered and protected, so there should be further devolution/constitutional reform.

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When was the good friday agreement

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1998

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Disagree devolution point?

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attempts for devolution with mayors have low turnout 2024 london mayoral elections voter turnout was 40.5%

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HoL reform agree point?

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when lords elected will be democratic, current cronyism e.g. Financier Peter Cruddas gave millions to the conservatives was appointed to house if lords

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HoL reform disagree point?

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appointed chamber advantage experts in field, in case dispute HoC win, both elected gridlock are restrictions for who can be in the HoL House of lords reform act 2014 menas removal for not attending, expulsion under conviction of a serious crime

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Electoral reform agree point? Gap in 2024 election between votes and seats (labour and green)?

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smaller parties lack representation 2024 elec green 6.7% votes but 0.6% seats labour 33.7% votes but 63.2% seats

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Electoral reform disagree point?

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can still represent as larger parties often adopt policies to avoid spoiler effect e.g 2024 gen elec conservative adopted stronger stance on immigration avoid spoiler from reform.

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