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Originally Posted by Mr K
We can't brag on democracy either. The next PM is being chosen by 0.2% of the population, some of whom have received more than one vote ! Way to go democracy UK !
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Well when Brown took over no one got a vote on it. But we do get a say every 5 years and we got rid then, and Johnson or Hunt will be decided on next time around.
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As for the EU, the recent EU elections bases on a PR system is far more democratic than our first past the post, where depending on which constitutency you're in your vote is pointless.
Try moving the goal posts again as the EU win on democracy 
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Puppet MEPs that have no legislative power, whoop, whoop.
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Originally Posted by Mr K
And our 'appointed' House of Lords ? We really are no better.
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I agree, the 2nd chamber needs reform, but the 2nd chamber in our system has no real power.
They can delay and frustrate legislation but they can’t stop it.