We need a new, modern, written Instrument of Government—a cohesive blueprint—that draws on the lessons of the past and finally confronts these unresolved tensions head-on. This confrontation demands a complete architectural overhaul, moving beyond the traditional tripartite separation of powers to institutionalize a new, autonomous Fourth Pillar designed to safeguard economic stability and institutional integrity.
How deep does a council’s green commitment truly run? It’s one thing to declare a “climate emergency” and set ambitious net-zero deadlines; it’s quite another to fund and enforce them.
The UK has historically been one of the most centralized countries in the Western world, with Westminster politics and Whitehall bureaucracy deeply ingrained in almost every aspect of public life. This centralized model of public service delivery has been “tested to destruction,” leading to a lack of excellence and proving both ineffective and expensive due to attempts to micromanage services from the centre
