The Power Inquiry took participatory democracy to the Shambala Festival on 24-26 August, with the Shambala People's Assembly. This built on our large-scale citizens' events and combined perfectly with a vibrant friendly non-corporate summer experience to get your voice...more
In a speech today at the Local Government Association conference, Hazel Blears - the new Communities and Local Government Secretary - will announce 10 pilot projects across England that will give people the power to decide budget priorities for their local council. more
We signed up to the Power statement because when constitutional reform is imposed in a hurry, it is unlikely to protect people's rights and freedoms or be built to last.more
In today's Telegraph Billy Bragg argues that 'Brown has set the agenda' by promising a constitutional reform bill and now it is time for 'us [to] take the initiative'.more
Friends of the Earth, Involve, the Women's Resource Centre and NEF have joined make it an issue's call for citizens to be involved in the next phase of constitutional reform. Add your name now....more
Gordon Brown has promised to renew our democracy. We ask you to join us in insisting that, for this to happen, constitutional change must take place democratically through the direct involvement of citizens. In a modern state sovereignty should rest with the people and power should be shared openly and effectively.more
Singer-songwriter Damon Albarn has become the 101st person to add their name to make it an issue's petition. more
'Brown urged to transfer power to the people', writes Nigel Morris in today's Independent....more
The Power Inquiry asked the six Labour Deputy Leader candidates eight questions on the current state of British democracy and what they would do to as Deputy Leader to improve democratic engagement.more
Oli Henman: Participatory Democracy in UK Communities
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Posted 09 July 2007 by powerinquiry.org
Dan Leighton: Participation and parliamentary sovereignty
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Posted 09 July 2007 by powerinquiry.org
Dan Leighton: A Democratic Constitutional Moment?
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Posted 03 July 2007 by powerinquiry.org
Desa McConaghy on Dan Leighton: Participation and parliamentary sovereignty Posted 09 July 2007
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Ken Baker on Dan Leighton: A Democratic Constitutional Moment? Posted 03 July 2007
