The Coalition's programme for government states that, " We will ensure that any petition that secures 100,000 signatures will be eligible for debate in Parliament .... we will give residents the power to instigate local referendums on any local issue."
If referendums are meant to be a big part of the current government, why not pass the legislation now? Until the general public can legally create local and national referendums, the Coalition Government cannot fulfil its promise for an open and accountable democracy.
We, the signers of this petition, ask the Coalition Government to introduce legislation creating the legal framework for local and national referendums initiated by the public on any issue. We ask that this legislation be debated in a timely manner and passed by the legislature by the Autumn.
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July 14, 2010
The consistent growth of this petition reflects a growing public demand for legislative transparency. It is clear that the commitment to a more open democracy remains a vital priority for those who have joined this effort.
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Keep your word for once.
They promised us this when they formed the coalition. Now they are just dragging their feet because they don't want us interfering with their plans. SHAMEFUL.
Sick of broken promises. They always say one thing before the election and then do the exact opposite once they get into power. Just get it done.
Fix this mess. Stop talking and start legislating.
Finally someone is pushing for real democracy. We should have a say on how our money is spent in our own towns.
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The Coalition's programme for government states that, " We will ensure that any petition that secures 100,000 signatures will be eligible for debate in Parliament .... we will give residents the power to instigate local referendums on any local issue."
If referendums are meant to be a big part of the current government, why not pass the legislation now? Until the general public can legally create local and national referendums, the Coalition Government cannot fulfil its promise for an open and accountable democracy.
We, the signers of this petition, ask the Coalition Government to introduce legislation creating the legal framework for local and national referendums initiated by the public on any issue. We ask that this legislation be debated in a timely manner and passed by the legislature by the Autumn.
Updates
July 14, 2010
The consistent growth of this petition reflects a growing public demand for legislative transparency. It is clear that the commitment to a more open democracy remains a vital priority for those who have joined this effort.
6 Comments
About time we got some control back. tired of being ignored by politicians in London.
Keep your word for once.
They promised us this when they formed the coalition. Now they are just dragging their feet because they don't want us interfering with their plans. SHAMEFUL.
Sick of broken promises. They always say one thing before the election and then do the exact opposite once they get into power. Just get it done.
Fix this mess. Stop talking and start legislating.
Finally someone is pushing for real democracy. We should have a say on how our money is spent in our own towns.
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About time we got some control back. tired of being ignored by politicians in London.