Numerous experts and contributors to Positive News have shared their ideas on how to restore faith in politics ahead of a UK election that comes at a time when trust in politics and politicians is at an all-time low. Enchantment issues are not exclusive to the UK; many western democracies are seen to struggle to function amid global challenges. Nadine Smith, editor of Positive News, asked the community of readers for their suggestions, and has published a selection of responses to re-engage and re-inspire trust. Responses included introducing proportional representation to replace the “ridiculous” first past the post system of binary voting; increased focus on honesty and morality among politicians with more stringent rules and honesty tests, the eradication of misogyny from Parliament, and the introduction of an effective anti-corruption tribunal; more transparency promoting policy making and connection between political candidates and constituents by ordinary citizen advisory panels selected via a lottery system; and more accountability to holding politicians to account for their promises and spreading truths amongst politicians to ensure facts are agreed upon
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