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Democracy & The Failure of Politics in the UK

Darren Matthews
Sep 5, 2018 · 4 min read

I am a resident of the UK, born and bred a citizen of this fine country.

But in the last twenty years the word ‘fine’ seems to have become misplaced by the people and organisations empowered to lead and run this country. Let me explain what I mean.

Democracy is the developed world’s answer to giving freedom and choice to the masses. It is a defined system of…

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I’m a passionate writer who normally finds angst within the world of leadership and strategy. All framed within subjects such as business, politics and writing.

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