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Constitutional Reform

It is interesting to see the flurry of proposals for constitutional reform cropping up now.

I have been part of discussions in parliament about how to reduce the power of the executive/government/king and increase the ability of the representatives of the people to hold the executive to account.

We may end up with some important improvements to the machinery of government through this process. I would, of course, wish to see the introduction of STV. That would allow voters the ability to chose between the candidates of a party.

I don't think as yet we have managed to get support for this from other front benches. However, there are positive noises being made.

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