A left-hooked assault on the awfulness of this election

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning participation in the political process in the run-up to the 2001 general election in the UK are discussed. It is argued that politicians are not being challenged on the really significant issues, particularly the mismanagement of public services.

United Kingdom, Political aspects

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All our fashionable cynics should gaze across the pond

Article Abstract:

Issues raised by US President George W. Bush's decision to go back on his campaign commitment to act against carbon dioxide are discussed. It is argued that political indifference among ordinary people allows politicians to go back on their promises.

Bush, George W., Environmental policy

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What I'd do to make them vote

Article Abstract:

The views of the electoral commission on the reasons for the very low turnout in the UK's Jun 2001 general election are discussed. It is suggested that many people are no longer blindly loyal to a particular party.

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