Research
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
The report of Power: an independent Inquiry into Britain's democracy
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Foreword and Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Introduction
Part One: The Disconnect
Chapter 1: The Myth of Apathy
The nature of political disengagement in Britain
Chapter 2: Red Herrings
Explanations for disengagement placed in doubt by the Inquiry's evidence
Chapter 3: The Reality
Explanations of disengagement upheld by the Inquiry's evidence
Chapter 4: The Rise of New Citizens
How our political system has failed to keep step with the way we live now
Part Two: The Response
Chapter 5: Rebalancing Power (recommendations 1-11)
Returning authority and influence to our elected representatives
Chapter 6: Real Parties and True Elections (recommendations 12-22)
Ensuring parties and elections reflect the diversity and complexity of our lives
Chapter 7: Downloading Power (recommendations 23-30)
Having a greater say over the policies and decisions that affect our lives
Conclusion
References
Bibliography
Appendices: those who have contributed to the Inquiry
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