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With trust in Parliament and politicians at a seriously low level, there is an increasing need to rebuild our public institutions. This innovative book questions what Parliament should be in the 21st century and how it can be reimagined. It shows how a new democratic parliamentary space can be created to better represent and engage with citizens; to furnish a safe, inclusive and fair working environment for all staff and members; and to secure greater responsiveness and accountability of government.
Bringing together a vibrant group of parliamentary scholars and practitioners, it proposes an institutional world of possibilities beyond the present Westminster village, to help restore faith in democracy.
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“We all know that Parliament needs to change. This book thinks seriously and radically about the solutions. It’s a white paper for the next generation of parliamentary reformers.” Louise Thompson, University of Manchester
David Judge is Emeritus Professor of Politics in the Department of Government and Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Cristina Leston-Bandeira is Professor of Politics in the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds.
Introduction: What, Why and How of Reimagining - David Judge and Cristina Leston-Bandeira
2. Reimagining Parliamentary Space - Alexandra Meakin
3. Reimagining Rhythms, Rituals and Symbols - Emma Crewe
4. Reimagining Parliamentary Representation - David Judge
5. Reimagining Engagement between Citizens and Parliament - Cristina Leston-Bandeira, Didier Caluwaerts and Daan Vermassen
6. Reimagining Working: Who Works and How? - Hannah White
7. Reimagining Parliamentary Governance - Ben Yong
8. Reimagining Scrutiny - Lucinda Maer
9. Reimagining Parliamentary Procedure - Paul Evans
10. Conclusion: Thinking Seriously about Starting Over - David Judge and Cristina Leston-Bandeira