Vote For Honesty and Get Democracy Done: Four Simple Steps to Change Politics - Paperback

by Ann Whitehead (Author)

The truth matters.

As our elected representatives make vital decisions on our behalf, an essential requirement of a functioning democracy is that the people in governance are honest with the electorate. Vote for Honesty and Get Democracy Done: Four Simple Steps to Change Politics seeks solutions to the increasing problem of dishonest behaviour by some UK politicians. It is an action plan: simple and politically neutral to force political change.

This book is solution-led. We can make a Vote for Honesty Campaign to generate cross-party support for the 2024 General Election, and also use public pressure to enforce political honesty through legal compliance. Voters simply have to 'lend their vote' and only vote for a candidate that has signed the Vote for Honesty Contract.
Positive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem.

Key points:

-Politics in the future can be different, better and more relevant to people

-Improved transparency in politics saves money

-The Vote for Honesty Campaign is politically neutral

-Participating candidates have signed a Vote for Honesty Contract

-A climate of trust deepens our democracy and also makes society more productive

Positive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem.

This upbeat and pragmatic book suggests UK politics in the future can be better. Honest politicians will feel the benefit and feel good about their profession. A climate of trust and a deepening of democracy will make our society more efficient and effective, open and productive.