{"product_id":"vote-for-honesty-and-get-ann-whitehead-9781910461648","title":"Vote For Honesty and Get Democracy Done: Four Simple Steps to Change Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe truth matters. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs our elected representatives make vital decisions on our behalf, an essential requirement of a functioning democracy is that the people in governance are honest with the electorate. \u003cem\u003eVote for Honesty and Get Democracy Done: Four Simple Steps to Change Politics\u003c\/em\u003e seeks solutions to the increasing problem of dishonest behaviour by some UK politicians. It is an action plan: simple and politically neutral to force political change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is solution-led. We can make a Vote for Honesty Campaign to generate cross-party support for the 2024 General Election, and also use public pressure to enforce political honesty through legal compliance. Voters simply have to 'lend their vote' and only vote for a candidate that has signed the Vote for Honesty Contract. \u003cbr\u003ePositive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Politics in the future can be different, better and more relevant to people\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Improved transparency in politics saves money\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The Vote for Honesty Campaign is politically neutral \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Participating candidates have signed a Vote for Honesty Contract\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-A climate of trust deepens our democracy and also makes society more productive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive change is possible. A simple solution to a complex problem. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis upbeat and pragmatic book suggests UK politics in the future can be better. Honest politicians will feel the benefit and feel good about their profession. A climate of trust and a deepening of democracy will make our society more efficient and effective, open and productive. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ann Whitehead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1910461644\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781910461648\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Claret Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.48h x 4.72w x 0.37d","brand":"Ann Whitehead","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44072341405951,"sku":"9781910461648","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8d191232-1bb9-4259-9985-f63aab536e4c.jpg?v=1685441379","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vote-for-honesty-and-get-ann-whitehead-9781910461648","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}