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Is the Uk more democratic?
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Is the UK government more democratic since 1997? In 1997 the Labour Party came into power, many thought this meant that with a change of Political Party in government the UK would see a change in the democratic system. The New Labour Party made some changes in the legislation, some in the direction of greater democracy and some not so much. One notable change the Labour party made was introducing devolved assemblies in Scotland and Wales, so that decisions about Scotland were placed in the hands of the Scots rather than London. This is more democratic because it means that those who it most affects have the power. Even though Scottish MPs are still able to vote on how England is run when many feel it does not affect them, we can see that the UK as a whole has become more democratic from this action. New Labour has also used more referendums...
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