Britain is in a doom loop: people mistrust democracy and politicians. I say a hope loop is possible too | Polly Curtis
The article discusses the current crisis of trust in British democracy and government. It highlights a cycle where lack of trust leads to ineffective governance, further eroding public confidence. The author argues for a renewed focus on democratic engagement and reform to break this cycle and restore faith in the political system.
- ▪Voters are increasingly losing faith not just in the government but in democracy itself.
- ▪The article describes a 'doom loop' where distrust leads to ineffective governance, creating a cycle of failure.
- ▪The author advocates for more democracy and innovative engagement strategies to rebuild trust between citizens and the state.
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‘This is the doom loop we are crippled by: people don’t trust the government, so the government can’t deliver, so trust is further eroded.’ Photograph: Dylan Martinez/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘This is the doom loop we are crippled by: people don’t trust the government, so the government can’t deliver, so trust is further eroded.’ Photograph: Dylan Martinez/ReutersOpinionKeir StarmerBritain is in a doom loop: people mistrust democracy and politicians. I say a hope loop is possible tooPolly CurtisThere are ways to address the lack of faith.
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