UK politics

Consequences of Brexit: pros and cons. End of the UK?
Brexit pros and cons. Can hard Brexit or No Deal trigger the independence of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland? Could Brexit lead to the end of the UK?

Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? Why?
Lowering the voting age pros and cons. Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? Impact on youth disengagement and democracy. University of Manchester debate

Longest reigning British monarch: abdication time?
Find out who are the longest reigning monarchs in history and join our debate and poll on whether it is time for Queen Elizabeth II's abdication. Vote!

Human rights violations and immigration detention centres
Human rights violations are common at immigrant detention centers. The way we deal with migration is problematic. Join debate & share to raise awareness

Fracking in the UK: What should the government do?
House of Commons debate on fracking in the UK. Join our public discussion on the pros and cons of fracking, and the stance the government should adopt.

Worst Prime Minister and government failure
Bad leadership, government failure. Check out our list of bad prime ministers in contemporary British history and find out who is the worst UK PM ever.

Global financial crisis 2016? Brexit and recession
Are the economic consequences of Brexit going to trigger a new global financial crisis in 2016? UK recession, contagion and globalization. Vote!

EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
Is freedom of movement in the EU and immigration a good justification for a Brexit? Should borders strengthen bad for Britain?

Levels of government: best choice for devolution in the UK?
The process of devolution in the UK seems irreversible. The big question is how to decentralize power among the different levels of government. Vote!

Should the UK have a codified constitution written by citizens?
Does the UK need a codified constitution? We discuss the pros and cons of a constitutional convention and having a new constitution written by citizens

Permanent budget surplus: good house keeping or economic straitjacket?
Having a permanent budget surplus in times of economic bonanza: Is it good house keeping or will it increase inequalities and prevent growth?

Flatpack Democracy: should we rebel against the system?
Flatpack Democracy is a bottom-up project to revitalize our political systems. Should we embrace this revolution and bring power back to the local level?

Will Cameron's government avoid the break up of the UK in the face of the future Brexit referendum and the rise of nationalism in Scotland? Join the debate

There has been speculation about Russell Brand running for Mayor of London. Do you think he should stand for elections in 2016 and try to change politics?
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