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“Monarchy degenerates into tyranny, aristocracy into oligarchy,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and democracy into savage violence and chaos.” Polybius
As we brace ourselves for the most hotly contested parliamentary elections for decades, Iʼm clutching my vote with profound reluctance to use it. After prolonged exposure to drab manifestos, reciprocal Commons scuffles, the UKʼs first TV election debate and ominous red briefcases itʼs not anxiety that grips me, only apathy. Our casting vote will facilitate Gordon Brown who saved the world, sorry the banks, and incurred unprecedented national debt; David Cameron who pledges to mend our broken politics whilst being bankrolled by a tax-avoiding non-dom and Nick Cleggʼs Liberal Democrats.
Further down the trough we have the Green Party who have used logic to build a green Britain but have ultimately pigeonholed themselves; a party who donʼt acknowledge Belgium and another who donʼt acknowledge multiculturalism. That just about sums up British politics; self-interested, corrupt and 33% racist.
Hold on. Trivialising politics may be fashionable but in modern Britain one must doff oneʼs cap to those striving to make a difference. If we donʼt like them, we have the power to choose a more suitable candidate; the fundamental trait of Democracy. However, as we helplessly observe our economy crashing around us and lastminute.com legislation, how much power do we really have over our politics?
The British Parliament is the most developed political system in modern history. Fed up of French autocracy, the First Statute of Westminster was passed in 1275[1] to enable free elections. Representative Democracy was born. Comprising nobles, bishops and priors,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Parliament wasted no time gaining control of taxation and legal authority concurred by King William the Conquerer himself.
I canʼt place any scenario where money and power arenʼt synonymous, as Edward II discovered when being deposed by Parliament just 52 years following its formation. Contract law, right of ownership and the British legal system followed[2]. Britain became the most developed society in Europe while the rest were clubbing each other shouting “Fromage,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]!”
Since these dawnings, decision-making has been in the hands of the few despite the many having the final word. What to those in power want? More power. I suspect the temptress of corruption and collusion entered the fray early on. Young William didnʼt directly benefit from tax collection but you can bet your bottom dollar he didnʼt pay tax on rent he received from his vast land arrears.
This rings true today; Stephen Byers nonchalantly offered to change the law for cash on- camera and went on to boast about his former ʻworkʼ as a political prostitute[3]. Is this not stark evidence of corruption? Drawing an analogy from insider trading heʼd face an unlimited fine and a prison sentence. What of Byers? Heʼs been ʻsuspendedʼ from the Labour party. Period. Again, power in the hands of the few.
What influence do we have over decisions taken at the top? We can write letters to our MPs. In todayʼs world of 140 characters Iʼm impressed if youʼre still reading this article. We can protest. Serves well to highlight issues that are subsequently left resolved. Form trade unions. An influential tool in the 70s, today even Unite arenʼt allowed to strike. Become a banker. Banks have effectively become a trade union against the UK,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], with the Government almost powerless to introduce tough legislation for fear theyʼll jump ship and leave us skint.
Take the Digital Economy Bill. Internet suspension affects a plethora of industries, not to mention infringing human rights, and has been met with vehement criticism. Yet its now law. The BBC is probably the worldʼs most unique media conglomerate, yet its being forced to downscale th
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