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More Power To You

In this series, we explore solutions around democracy and trust as 40% of the world’s population go to the polls this year.

More Power To You explores ideas for restoring faith, compassion and integrity in politics – how can people be re-engaged in meaningful ways? – as well as topics such as the importance and safeguarding of politicians’ wellbeing, and a campaign to outlaw lying in politics.

Articles in this series

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‘Empowering and healing, people’s assemblies are the future of democracy’ Gully Bujak is convinced that the format can heal divides and create strong, caring communities Democracy Opinion Perspective Politics Society
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The campaign to outlaw lying in politics As the Welsh government commits to making lying in politics illegal, could Westminster and other governments follow? Politics Society UK
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UK election: how to mend politics, according to you As a new government is formed in the UK, Positive News readers share their ideas for restoring faith and integrity in politics Democracy Perspective Politics Society
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Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it With many politicians reporting poor mental health, what can be done – to help them and democracy? Democracy Health Politics Society Wellbeing
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We want to know: what would make you more likely to engage with politics? With trust in politics at a record low, what needs to change? Constructive tweaks or nothing short of a complete overhaul? Tell us
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