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Federal UK

The British system of government has for many years been one of the most centralised in Europe. Many more matters are decided at the national level than in Germany or …

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History of The Federal Union

Notes of a discussion at the Federal Union committee on 27 May 2002 John Pinder introduced the discussion, having been a member of Federal Union for 52 years, by noting …

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EVENT: A federal Canada and a federal Europe | Federal Trust

30th April 2024 – 5.30pm – 7.00pm Hybrid event Venue: University House Coventry University London Campus 109-117 Middlesex Street London E1 7JF Map REGISTRATION: To attend this event in person, please

VIDEO: Brexit – Will Reform Destroy the Conservative Party? | Federal Trust

Our Director Brendan Donnelly and Chair John Stevens discuss the impact of the Reform Party on British politics. They argue that its threat to the Conservative Party lies in its

Europe

At the heart of the British attitude to Europe is a misconception. We know that our own political system is highly centralised, and we often assume that any European system …

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EVENT: A federal Canada and a federal Europe | Federal Trust

Federalism, national minorities and regionalism – the case of Cornwall

By Philip Hosking The Cornish are a Celtic ethnic identity and historic nation of the southwest of Great Britain. We have our own lesser used Celtic language, sports, festivals, cuisine, …

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World federalism

Proposals have been made that the United Nations should adopt the same form of democratic system as used in most of its member states. While it must be conceded that …

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Federal UK

The British system of government has for many years been one of the most centralised in Europe. Many more matters are decided at the national level than in Germany or …

Federal UK Read More »

History of The Federal Union

Notes of a discussion at the Federal Union committee on 27 May 2002 John Pinder introduced the discussion, having been a member of Federal Union for 52 years, by noting …

History of Federal Union Read More »

EVENT: A federal Canada and a federal Europe | Federal Trust

VIDEO: Brexit – Will Reform Destroy the Conservative Party? | Federal Trust

Our Director Brendan Donnelly and Chair John Stevens discuss the impact of the Reform Party on British politics. They argue that its threat to the Conservative Party lies in its

Europe

At the heart of the British attitude to Europe is a misconception. We know that our own political system is highly centralised, and we often assume that any European system …

Europe Read More »

EVENT: A federal Canada and a federal Europe | Federal Trust

Federalism, national minorities and regionalism – the case of Cornwall

By Philip Hosking The Cornish are a Celtic ethnic identity and historic nation of the southwest of Great Britain. We have our own lesser used Celtic language, sports, festivals, cuisine, …

Federalism, national minorities and regionalism – the case of Cornwall Read More »

World federalism

Proposals have been made that the United Nations should adopt the same form of democratic system as used in most of its member states. While it must be conceded that …

World federalism Read More »

Imagining global democracy

1 Comment / Blog / 25/10/2013 / cyberspace, democracy, direct democracy, global parliamentary assembly

An interesting discussion last night about the idea of a world parliament. If democracy is a fundamental principle of how government should take decisions, which this website thinks it is, […]

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The House of Lords is a mess

2 Comments / Blog, UK / 01/05/2012 / coalition government, direct democracy, electoral reform, House of Lords, Liberal Democrats

The House of Lords is a mess. It brings together in one place party political nominees (often former MPs), acknowledged experts on particular issues, descendants of drinking buddies of long-deceased

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