Tag: John Tizard
Localism and decentralisation must be part of a much wider political reform agenda
Decentralisation and localism have become the “motherhood and apple pie” of British politics, with all main parties (to varying degrees) committed to furthering the scope and power of local, municipal and regional government. But how does this link up with change at the national level? John Tizard argues that democracy can be re-invented and renewed if […]
The debate on the future of the British constitution must involve civil society
The referendum on Scottish independence has produced a burst of interest in constitutional issues, particularly following the Prime Minister’s espousal of ‘English Votes for English Legislation’. John Tizard argues that what follows mustn’t be an elite-led conversation, which avoids offering local government as the only solution, while including a large role for civil society. Similar […]
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