The Good State

A. C. Grayling advocates for the creation of a clear, principled written constitution and outlines essential reforms to strengthen democracy, including addressing the imbalance of power between government and Parliament, implementing fixed terms for MPs, and lowering the voting age. He emphasizes the importance of these changes as democracies worldwide face challenges to their core principles. Through examining issues like electoral systems, Grayling highlights why ongoing democratic reform is vital in the modern world.