It is time the public took back control. Firstly, and country to Raab we need to ensure the independence of the judiciary from the legislature.
Second – we need to renationalise public utilities where there is no real competition (water, electricity, gas, railways).
Third – Perhaps most importantly is land. The ownership of our country should not be left to the privileged few. Most large estates stole a large amount of their land from the poor – often demolishing their houses. Estates should be opened up to rights of way. there is no moral justification for the shooting moors. Importing 50 million pheasants for rich twats to shoot is immoral. Rivers too. Access to these aquatic rights of way should be enshrined in law. Before the ‘gammoms’ explode in fury – of course there will need to be compromises. All landowners should have a responsibility to maintain and enhance the land for wildlife of all types.
Fourth – the swearing of allegiance needs to be to protect and enhance the lives of the people and environment of the UK. This would back Sunak’s call for prosecution of those who undermine the values of this country (not quite what he said!). Most of the present cabinet would be in court at present with this. All Ministers must have a legal duty to uphold the rights and dignity of all the people.
Fifth – Royalty. They know they are under threat. So let’s sort out their role. They can keep Windsor Castle as a home; Buckingham Palace should be a ceremonial type hotel for visiting dignitaries. Sandringham and Balmoral Estates should be nationalised but I accept that they could have priority access to the houses at certain times. Crown estates should be totally nationalised together with the Duchy of Cornwall and similar anomalies.
Sixth – HoL needs reform so that it is representative of the population and co-opts people of knowledge and wisdom on particular topics. e.g. debates on Nuclear Power should enable the nuclear industry and Greenpeace to be represented in discussions. Maybe it should become more of a series of committees with full HoL once a month or less.
Seven – Parliament needs a 21st century home. The present HoP are an archaic death trap in many ways (trapping democracy for sure). I accept that for many reasons it makes sense to retain Parliament in London, although the Netherlands has split the executive from the financial with success. Somewhere like Earl’s Court could be rebuilt? Do away with archaic voting chambers and introduce technology (with porn blocks for tory MP’s!). The HoL does not need to be on the same site or even in London. Castle Howard might be a great option?
Eight – Proportional Representation. Absolutely essential to work something out!
Nine – Safeguards against fascism and communism and other radical groups need to be enshrined in our new parliament. Any MP who is accused of lying should have to justify their comments (I know, I know – but there was no party is relatively easy to prove; I did not know I was at a party- less so!).
Ten – NHS – contracts made so far with private companies should be reviewed – with no compensation necessary if basic patient welfare was not the priority.
Eleven – Education. All Public Schools should be forced to admit students on scholarships to the value of the tax saving by their charitable status – all facilities should be open to state schools.
Twelve – Police. Immediate funding to support numbers. Do away with police Commissioners which were inspired by Batman. There needs to be a separation of the law enforcement agencies and the executive. Obviously the Met has gone rogue in places. Govt. support for cultural wars, anti-woke and basic racism has encouraged another underclass of Met Officers – there have been more than a few.
Thirteen – is a contract for MP’s feasible. They sign up to do their best for the public – AND renounce all investments and other jobs. They get a pension if not re-elected so are not financially punished by the standards of the public. if they do not like it they can FO. I would also cut their expenses to sensible ones.