British coalition policies

[David B]

Lots of compromise, lots of give and and take on all sides, generally pretty reasonable, as a compromise for a working government, I'd have thought.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8693832.stm

Only one thing I really don't like:(

My bold


New providers to enter state system in response to parental demand. Parents, teachers, charities and communities to get powers to set up schools. Establish "premium" to fund help for disadvantaged pupils, paid for by spending reductions elsewhere. Enable more faith schools to be set up, with "inclusive admissions policies". Anonymity to teachers accused by pupils of wrongdoing. League tables to be reformed, to show progress of pupils of all abilities. Prevent unnecessary closure of special schools. Better vocational training for teenagers. Review of how national tests for 11-year-olds work.

David

[munnki]

I'm not too fond of the Day 1 55% majority to vote out a government rule. That's the let's keep ourselves in power as long as possible gambit. I think the fact that the Libs are finding this so easy is telling me something....

[David B]

I'm not too fond of the Day 1 55% majority to vote out a government rule. That's the let's keep ourselves in power as long as possible gambit. I think the fact that the Libs are finding this so easy is telling me something....

I think there is a rationale for it if there are to be fixed term parliaments, if there is a smaller majority than this coalition has.

The death or sickness of one member could lead to constant three line whips, important meetings abroad might have to be cancelled.

I think 5% too high, though.

One or two percent would be better.

Fixed term governments I think have more pros than cons, I think, but maybe that would be the subject for another thread.

David