The present political system is clearly not fit for purpose today. It has evolved progressively since Magna Carta, often at great cost to brave people. The necessary changes are not going to be brought about by the political parties who enjoy the benefits it gives them now.

The comments on Steve Bradley's blog reflect the genuine concern about how the country is run and a wish for positive change.

There are many with real life experience and management know-how, up and down the land, who could do a better job, without the limitations many of those in Westminster operate under. But not as the system is now.

They are going to have to change it themselves. It can be done peacefully. It would generate interest, enthusiasm, thought, discussion, hope and a new national pride among the politically dormant population.

TAKE IT; NOT EASY, BUT CAN BE DONE.

The like minded need to get together and put one of their number forward with the sole intent of getting the missing voters out in support of political reform. I am sure there would be plenty willing to support and fund them as candidates in York for the next election.
I WOULD HAPPILY MAKE A CONTRIBUTION.

The national media could not ignore it. Support and discussion would spread, ideas would flow. There would be no mandate apart from political change, and sensible support for sensible policies, with the help of civil servants, while the changes are made. Then, another national election under the new system. It needs to be done in as many constituencies as possible to get enough people in Westminster to push the changes through.