Democratic Deficit

• Political Institutions

  Regular and fair elections.

  Homeless and prisoners unable to vote.

  HofL unelected.
• Representation

  FPTP means large parties disproportionately represented.

  HofL does roughly represent political make up of the UK.

  Minor parties represent more niche views.
• Turnout

  2024 - 59.4%, lowest since 2001.

  Better than America and Japan.
• Media

  Media is free to report without government interference.

  However media is typically skewed right wing.

  Clear problems around fake news with social media.
• Trust in Politicians

  IPSOS Mori 2016 poll: Political are the least trusted professional, only 21% said they could be relied on for the truth.