How do we make Britain more democratic?

The impetus to reform our institutions and devolve power must not falter. We have delivered the most radical reform of the British constitution for three hundred years, enabling Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to run their own affairs, modernising Parliament, and removing the majority of the hereditary peers in the House of Lords.

Nonetheless, the scandal over parliamentary expenses has added to public disillusionment. Today, citizens rightly demand a greater say over how they are governed. Distrust is fatal for the progressive cause: unless we reconnect people with politics, we will never realise our ambitions for Britain.

Now the challenge is to reconnect people and politics in an age where citizens want to have their say and get involved. We know that too often the political system deters participation, and is increasingly a minority interest.

We have modernised the British constitution after decades of neglect. Widening access to power is as important as widening access to wealth and opportunity. Our political institutions, including our own...

The need for devolution to towns and cities has never been greater. The challenge that communities face cannot be tackled by a one-size fits all approach: we want to empower...

We must ensure that cultural institutions help to strengthen our sense of identity and belonging: we are, for example, committed to a strong, independent and world-class BBC. We believe in...