Ann Whitehead
The truth matters. As our elected representatives make vital decisions on our behalf, an essential requirement of a functioning democracy is that the people in governance are honest with the electorate. Vote for Honesty and Get Democracy Done: Four Simple Steps to Change Politics seeks solutions to the increasing problem of dishonest behaviour by some UK politicians. It is an action plan: simple and politically neutral to force political change. This book is solution-led. We can make a Vote for Honesty Campaign to generate cross-party support for the 2024 General Election, and also use public pressure to enforce political honesty through legal compliance. Voters simply have to ’lend their vote’ and only vote for a candidate that has signed the Vote for Honesty Contract. Positive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem. Key points:•Politics in the future can be different, better and more relevant to people•Improved transparency in politics saves money•The Vote for Honesty Campaign is politically neutral •Participating candidates have signed a Vote for Honesty Contract•A climate of trust deepens our democracy and also makes society more productivePositive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem. This upbeat and pragmatic book suggests UK politics in the future can be better. Honest politicians will feel the benefit and feel good about their profession. A climate of trust and a deepening of democracy will make our society more efficient and effective, open and productive.
