It’s easy to be cynical about the election, but we can’t take democracy for granted, by participating we are supporting democracy. Reform captures the headlines, but I have also been impressed by the SDP, neither will win (or win seats) but a substantial vote gives them some moral authority. Reform shouldn’t fall in to the trap of being a one man band, others need to step up. My new Substack discusses Starmer’s proposed change in voting age with reference to my 16 year old self.
I think this year most people know who they don't want to vote for. The incumbents have had a bad showing - not standing for anything that inspires the people. Finding something or someone to vote for is more difficult. People are plopping for an alternative, more to express their dissatisfaction with the current incumbents than because they excited by anything on offer. We need new and big ideas to inspire people and I know that's what we'll get at this year's Battle of Ideas weekend in London.
It’s easy to be cynical about the election, but we can’t take democracy for granted, by participating we are supporting democracy. Reform captures the headlines, but I have also been impressed by the SDP, neither will win (or win seats) but a substantial vote gives them some moral authority. Reform shouldn’t fall in to the trap of being a one man band, others need to step up. My new Substack discusses Starmer’s proposed change in voting age with reference to my 16 year old self.
I think this year most people know who they don't want to vote for. The incumbents have had a bad showing - not standing for anything that inspires the people. Finding something or someone to vote for is more difficult. People are plopping for an alternative, more to express their dissatisfaction with the current incumbents than because they excited by anything on offer. We need new and big ideas to inspire people and I know that's what we'll get at this year's Battle of Ideas weekend in London.