Vote For Honesty and Get Democracy Done - Whitehead, Ann

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Résumé :
The truth matters. As our elected representatives make vital decisions on our behalf, an essential requirement of a functioning democracy is that the people in governance are honest with the electorate. Vote for Honesty and Get Democracy Done: Four Simple Steps to Change Politics seeks solutions to the increasing problem of dishonest behaviour by some UK politicians. It is an action plan: simple and politically neutral to force political change. This book is solution-led. We can make a Vote for Honesty Campaign to generate cross-party support for the 2024 General Election, and also use public pressure to enforce political honesty through legal compliance. Voters simply have to 'lend their vote' and only vote for a candidate that has signed the Vote for Honesty Contract. Positive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem. Key points: ?Politics in the future can be different, better and more relevant to people ?Improved transparency in politics saves money ?The Vote for Honesty Campaign is politically neutral ?Participating candidates have signed a Vote for Honesty Contract ?A climate of trust deepens our democracy and also makes society more productive This upbeat and pragmatic book suggests UK politics in the future can be better. Honest politicians will feel the benefit and feel good about their profession. A climate of trust and a deepening of democracy will make our society more efficient and effective, open and productive. ...

Biographie:
Ann Whitehead originally studied law. In her early career she worked in environmental management, later switching careers to the wellbeing industry. One of the reasons for changing direction being her frustration with producing recommendations that were not actioned, with the lower standard of 'legal compliance' often the preferred choice of the client, rather than the higher standard of 'best practice'.Passionate about politics she has campaigned on various subjects close to her heart. This made her realise how much misinformation voters are deliberately exposed to. An optimist by nature, Ann hopes this book can contribute to a healthier political landscape....

Sommaire:
The truth matters. As our elected representatives make vital decisions on our behalf, an essential requirement of a functioning democracy is that the people in governance are honest with the electorate. Vote for Honesty and Get Democracy Done: Four Simple Steps to Change Politics seeks solutions to the increasing problem of dishonest behaviour by some UK politicians. It is an action plan: simple and politically neutral to force political change. This book is solution-led. We can make a Vote for Honesty Campaign to generate cross-party support for the 2024 General Election, and also use public pressure to enforce political honesty through legal compliance. Voters simply have to 'lend their vote' and only vote for a candidate that has signed the Vote for Honesty Contract. Positive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem. Key points: ?Politics in the future can be different, better and more relevant to people ?Improved transparency in politics saves money ?The Vote for Honesty Campaign is politically neutral ?Participating candidates have signed a Vote for Honesty Contract ?A climate of trust deepens our democracy and also makes society more productive This upbeat and pragmatic book suggests UK politics in the future can be better. Honest politicians will feel the benefit and feel good about their profession. A climate of trust and a deepening of democracy will make our society more efficient and effective, open and productive. ...