There is no doubt about it, political times have reached a new nadir. If we look back over recent history we can see at least two major changes to the way people have been represented in government in the UK. Prior to the beginning of the nineteenth century if you didn’t have a financial stake in the state (meaning property) then you couldn’t vote. The franchise gradually widened during that century, but slowly, and almost without real consequence. This meant that the majority of the population had no representation in Parliament.
Are we Heading Back to the Abyss?
Are we Heading Back to the Abyss?
Are we Heading Back to the Abyss?
There is no doubt about it, political times have reached a new nadir. If we look back over recent history we can see at least two major changes to the way people have been represented in government in the UK. Prior to the beginning of the nineteenth century if you didn’t have a financial stake in the state (meaning property) then you couldn’t vote. The franchise gradually widened during that century, but slowly, and almost without real consequence. This meant that the majority of the population had no representation in Parliament.