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Governance of Britain: have your say

The Ministry of Justice is seeking contributions from the public to the debate on the Governance of Britain.  Since the Review of Electoral Systems was published under the MoJ's Governance of Britain banner, the issue of voters' experience of elections should very much be at the forefront of this debate.  Currently, it isn't.  So please help us change that by contacting the Ministry of Justice. 

Write to Ministry of Justice, 54 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QW or email

The MoJ have posed five general questions, which should form the basis of your response:

  1. Do you feel you have a say in how the country is run?
  2. Do you want more of a say? 
  3. How do you want to have your say?
  4. What role should politicians play?
  5. What can Westminster politicians learn from you?

Some suggested points to include:

  • Yes, I would like more of a say in how this country is run. Voting matters and so do the systems used. I want to feel that my vote counts. 

  • However, the voters’ perspective was barely featured in your recent desk-based review of electoral systems. Democracy isn’t deskbound. I am asking you now to open up the debate and take it beyond Westminster, actively encouraging citizens to contribute to a meaningful consultation process on elections. 

  • The way we elect MPs should be an integral part of the Governance of Britain agenda. It should not be left to the parties and politicians who have a vested interest in the status quo to determine whether there is a case for change. Voters need to be involved in making that decision, as well as having the final say on which system to implement.