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Fix how we're governed
Voting systems, House of Lords, devolution, MP accountability. What's actually broken?
Lock 'em up, not laugh it off
What's the point of having a justice system if the people in charge are just gonna make jokes about it, I mean come on. You've got the defence secretary and some other high-up making light of prisoner release, it's a joke. I've seen some
Let's Get Real About Justice and Our Planet
I saw this policy about prison sentences and it got me thinking. While I agree we need a fairer system, I reckon the focus should be way broader than just the courts. We're talking about a society that often pushes people to the margins, an
Police reform starts with defunding and giving power to communities, not more internal reports
Remember last year at that climate protest near Piccadilly? The cops were everywhere, like an army, pushing people around just for sitting in the street. Meanwhile, I know people who’ve had bikes stolen or harassment reported, and nothing e
Enough with the slap on the wrist for corporations trashing our rivers!
I was down by the Avon last weekend, trying to enjoy a bit of sunshine, and saw a patch of water near the industrial estate that was just… oily. Rainbow sheen, dead bits of plant life floating in it. It made me so angry. How many times have
Scrap stupid ASBOs already
What's the point of giving someone an Anti-Social Behaviour Order if they're just gonna breach it anyway, I mean come on, it's like slapping a fine on someone who's already clearly not bothered about the law. I was talking to one of my re
Let the Market Clean Up Pollution
I'm not convinced that slapping corporations with massive fines is the best way to tackle pollution. Instead of relying on bureaucratic penalties, we should be leveraging the power of the market to drive environmental responsibility. By int
Protecting the Vulnerable from Crime
I was talking to my wife the other day, she's a teacher, and she was telling me about one of her colleagues who's been getting these really disturbing letters from an ex-partner. The police are doing what they can, but it's just not enough,
A legal right to clean rivers, enforceable by citizens
In 2023, water companies in England discharged sewage into rivers and seas for over 3.6 million hours. The Environment Agency, which is supposed to prevent this, has had its budget cut by 60% since 2010 and now conducts fewer inspections th
Complete reform of the stoning process to ensure procedural fairness
The current stoning system is frankly a shambles. Our proposals: 1. All stonings must be overseen by an independent regulator 2. Nobody is to stone anyone until I blow this whistle. Even if they do say Jehovah 3. Stones must meet minimum q
Drug policy should be based on evidence of harm, not moral panic
Portugal decriminalised personal use of all drugs in 2001. In the 25 years since, drug-related deaths have fallen dramatically, HIV infections among drug users have collapsed, and overall drug use has not increased. This is not disputed. It
Stop the early release nonsense: fund probation properly and keep our towns safe.
It absolutely baffles me why anyone thinks letting people out of prison early is a good idea. It’s not just about saving a few quid — it’s about public safety, plain and simple. We’ve seen what happens when these things go wrong, and it’s a
Leaks are a breach of trust
I was talking to a mate who's a small business owner the other day and he was saying how he's had problems with his financial info being shared with the wrong people. It's a nightmare for him, he said, and it's made him question who he can
Enough is enough! Young offenders need proper supervision, not just a slap on the wrist.
I saw young Jamie the other week, you know, the lad whose mum I used to teach, Sarah? He’s only 17 and already he’s been done for shoplifting twice. Sarah’s at her wits end. He’s not a bad kid, just bored and falling in with the wrong crowd
Hold corporations to account for river pollution
I've seen the state of our local rivers in Liverpool and it's heartbreaking. As a social worker, I've worked with families who rely on these waterways for recreation and relaxation, only to find them polluted by corporate greed. The current
Scrap the pointless short sentences for minor crimes
What's the point of chucking someone in prison for a few weeks for shoplifting or minor assault, it's just a waste of taxpayers' money and doesn't solve anything. I mean think about it, these short sentences don't rehabilitate anyone, they
Fines for polluters must hit harder, but let's get the targets right.
It’s frustrating seeing the state of some of our rivers. Last month near Elgin, there was a stretch of the Lossie that just looked wrong, a bit lifeless. You hear about companies getting away with it, paying a slap on the wrist fine that’s
Stop Letting Killers Out Early
It's a joke that someone who's taken a life can be back on the streets in no time, isn't it, while the families of their victims are still trying to pick up the pieces. I've got a daughter of my own and the thought of her being hurt by some
Scrap the Victim Surcharge
I'm proposing we get rid of the victim surcharge, it's a pointless tax on people who've already been punished for their crimes. This surcharge is just another way for the government to make a quick buck, it doesn't actually help the victims
Protect judicial independence from political interference with a codified constitution
The United Kingdom is one of only three democracies without a codified constitution (the others being Israel and New Zealand). This means that fundamental rights and institutional arrangements exist largely through convention and statute, b
Stop the revolving door for petty criminals. It's not working.
I was waiting for my train at King's Cross last week and saw a young man, no older than 18, being led away in handcuffs by two rather weary-looking police officers. He'd apparently shoplifted a few bottles of expensive whiskey. It’s the thi
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