The 'heredity lottery' that produces our monarchs

Article Abstract:

It is becoming increasingly recognized in the UK that media intrusion makes it almost impossible for members of the royal family to lead a normal emotional life. For this reason, it is now time to consider moving away from a hereditary monarchy, as there is no guarantee that a hereditary monarch will have the right character to withstand the pressure of media intrusion. The monarchy still has a valuable role to play in providing a Head of State who is not subject to day-to-day political pressures. However, there is no real reason why the UK should not have an elected monarch, rather than a hereditary one.

Monarchy, British monarchy

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If not a pact, why not a pow-wow?

Article Abstract:

The public demonstrated dissatisfaction with the government by voting Liberal Democrat at the local council elections and the parliamentary by-election at Newbury, Berkshire, England on May 06, 1993. The Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have similar policies on the main issues concerning the electorate: education, constitutional reform, social justice and Europe. They differ on trade unions and electoral reform. Leaders John Smith and Paddy Ashdown should publicly co-operate and make a joint statement of basic principles. A joint election campaign would attack the government effectively.

Management, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Wales, Liberal Democrats (United Kingdom), Barrages

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No time to play it by numbers

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UK 1993 social security payments have increased by 2/3 since 1979. The Conservative politicians in power deal with the national deficit before considering welfare needs. The Labour Party Commission on Social Justice chaired by Sir Gordon Borrie is investigating pensions and child benefits but extra spending will probably require higher taxes. Health, education and welfare services should be seen as insurance, as average earners get back a minimum of 75% of their lifetime contributions.

Research, Social justice, Social security

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