Is democracy finished in the UK

Is democracy finished in the UK?, a good question as we would have to query what democracy is in the first place. A troll of a range of information sites on the internet would lead you to conclude that in simple terms it is ‘rule by the people.’ To many in the UK it would certainly appear not to be so, as in recent years voting at general elections (the modern-day version of democracy) is pointless. Regardless of who is voted into power by the general populous the establishment in the end push out the public’s preference and implant the system even further with their preferred options.

Why did we pick on this subject today? Well because part of our name, Jura appeared in an article in The Herald (Scotland) relating to the shock of David Cameron been given the job as foreign secretary. Before we go further, we have to say that the article ‘David Cameron’s Scottish connection from clan to Jura’ by Gabriel MaKay, although a short piece is disappointing in how wrong some of its facts are but there goes the mainstream media for you.

Back to democracy. Well, it is a quite simple question, if we have a democracy and elect those who are meant to stand for us how does David Cameron suddenly become a representative of the government? The experienced former Prime Minister is probably a practical choice for the job at this point during vast international danger. Does that mean that he should be given precedence over elected members of parliament, it appears to be legally correct despite the point of order raised by the Commons Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle who despite holding a post which is meant to be neutral does seem to have personal political leanings.

Which again takes us back to the question is it right? That comes down to an opinion and then we come back to one off the mainstays about our blog site, being allowed to have an opinion in this so-called free world. The Op-Ed article in the press by Suella Braverman was her downfall. We concur her comments about the police service particularly within the London area are probably not far from the truth, comments about the recent demonstrations are again possibly correct but the wording was not well chosen. It is likely that a significant percentage of the British population perhaps even the majority support her statements but as a government minister she did break the rules regarding published articles. Is that why Ms Braverman lost her job or is it because she did not fit the establishments needs? If we are to believe all the rhetoric of Nadine Dorries book about the eponymous plots and backstabbing in Westminster, then yes, Suella lost her job because of who she is and not what she done.

When did democracy begin? According to academia, the Athenian, Cleisthenes was the Father of Democracy in the mid 500BC period. Was the democracy of that time anything like our version today? Perhaps a question for the academic historians as our understanding from history at school was that it was the sword, spear and absolute loyalty which gave power. Not much has changed, for many throughout the world the sword has been replaced by the gun, the spear by the bomb. In the so called western ‘democracies’ the weapons of choice are the pen, the rumour, the main stream media, lies and the dreaded social media.

The one that has been lost is loyalty, which has gone from the those who seek to serve the populous.

At what point did the British Isles become a democracy? Again, a review of the intellectual sites puts the date as being 1832 when the Reform Act came into being. Yet only a small percentage of the male population were allowed to vote! Going back to our school history should it not be in the mid 1600’s when Parliament took power from the crown?

Indeed, as far as the British Isles are concerned you could argue democracy or the right of the individual to have a say in their own lives ended when Norman feudalism arrived after 1066. It would be interesting to hear historians’ thoughts on the subject perhaps Neil Oliver who has many opinions might have something to say if given the opportunity. In fairness his Op-ed in the GB News site, ‘No deed goes unpunished,’ does have a lot of truths about modern day events.

In conclusion, it appears that democracy, as we believe it to be, is diminished if not gone from these shores, indeed from the western world. Who will receive help from recent political events? Not the traditional Conservative party who are on the way to oblivion. They should maybe revert to calling themselves the Liberal Party these days. Lord Cameron has benefited in achieving a degree of power again and it is hoped he will at least do some good if he uses his experience to achieve some sort of diplomacy in an evermore dangerous world.

As the establishment controlled Conservative party disintegrates, who else could reappear from the dark side? The Boris? What a shock that would be, how would the establishment cope, what an inconvenient situation for Westminster as apparently Boris and David are no where near being best buddies. For those in politics it could be interesting times. Imagine the rhetoric from the TV presenters Laura Kuenssberg and Robert Peston. How would they control themselves!

Back to the question who gains from the recent (as in the last few years) dysfunctionality. As ever it is the hidden establishment which gains ever increasing control, more secrecy and greater financial power.

As always in recent times who loses, it us naturally, the common people of the land.

Footnote/ when we refer to the British Isles it is the geographical and not political area.