Citizens’ Assembly on Brexit: reflections on the first weekendThe Citizens’ Assembly on Brexit has just begun its work. The project’s director, Alan Renwick, here offers some initial, personal reflections on a highly successful first weekend. The Citizens’ Assembly on Brexit has just completed its first weekend...Posted 16 Sep 2017
It’s time to get the public involved in BrexitThe way people talk about ‘Leavers’ and ‘Remainers’ is enough to make you think they have always been at loggerheads – two irreconcilable opponents, fated to oppose each other forever and ever. But it’s not...Posted 12 Jul 2017
It’s time to put ‘take back control’ into actionIt’s been a slow path, but the government’s White Paper on Brexit is another step towards giving Parliament a role in the Brexit negotiations. It’s not been without a struggle, though. Because we are still a representative...Posted 03 Feb 2017
Taking back control: Why voters need a say on Brexit plansLast week we got a clearer idea of Theresa May’s approach to leaving the EU. She set out a 12-point plan which included leaving the single market, remaining partially in the customs union, and withdrawing...Posted 24 Jan 2017
The public need a say on where power will lie after BrexitSo Theresa May has fleshed out her plans for Britain leaving the EU and becoming an independent self-governing nation. With more detail emerging about the economic plan, it’s time to look at the democratic implications. Serious thinking...Posted 18 Jan 2017
The referendum can’t be the end of the road for public engagementReferendums are the ultimate public poll – giving all registered voters a direct say over a major decision of national importance. And yesterday 33 million voters took part in the EU referendum, the highest turnout...Posted 24 Jun 2016