THE TRADE UNIONISTS’ BLOG
Proportional Representation would give workers more power
Trade unionists understand power, but our crumbling First Past the Post system is not designed for us to wield power. It’s designed to manage our disillusionment. That’s why support for proportional representation (PR) is now the mainstream. Since 2022 it’s been backed by 80% of Labour Party members. From Andy Burnham to Wes Streeting, from John McDonnell to Luke Akehurst, …
Continue readingChoosing our government has become a game of chance
I quite enjoy games of chance. Every few weeks, I play low-stakes poker with a group of people who have become firm friends. I also like playing Dungeons and Dragons whenever I can organise enough people to do it. Throwing an eight-sided dice is a great way to kill a troll. However, I’m less convinced it’s a great way to …
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