Lord Hill argues that Westminster has shifted from persuading voters at elections to threading competing demands like a lobbying machine. Theo Bertram notes that recent prime ministers struggle to confront backbenchers and the public with difficult trade-offs. The rise of smaller parties has left governments with large majorities but weaker popular mandates.
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Should the number of civil servants be cut sharply?
Governance · 2,095 votes · Yes 59%
Should county and district councils be merged into single, larger councils?
Governance · 1,925 votes · Split evenly
Should Parliament investigate the clash between Nigel Farage and a Lib Dem MP at the State Opening?
Governance · 1,952 votes · Yes 56%
Should charities be banned from political campaigning?
Governance · 2,037 votes · Yes 58%
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Governance · 1,999 votes · No 83%
Should MPs whose wealth soars while in office be investigated?
Governance · 1,878 votes · Yes 91%
Should ministers be disciplined if they announce major decisions to the media before telling Parliament?
Governance · 1,970 votes · Yes 91%
Should MPs and government departments stop using X, formerly Twitter?
Governance · 1,961 votes · No 66%
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