Constitutional change in the UK
Watch for more changes in governance in the UK. The Guardian (UK) reported on expected proposals by new PM Gordon Brown. PM Questions on Wednesday (4 July) should be interesting.Brown to set out plans to cede powers to parliament
"Gordon Brown will today spell out his plans for reform of the House of Commons as he seeks to restore public trust in the political process...
"Mr Brown is expected to relinquish royal prerogatives traditionally exercised by the prime minister - such as the power to declare war without parliamentary approval - and to give MPs more powers.
"Under the proposals, MPs would be able to recall parliament in an emergency and scrutinise appointments to important public posts through US-style confirmation hearings.
"Mr Brown is also said to favour a basic bill of rights for UK citizens, making clear their entitlements, and could also propose measures to give more power to the public, possibly through the creation of citizens' forums to express views on key local issues..."
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posted by Ken Wedding @ 8:52 AM
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