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Opinionated: Should the United Kingdom Codify Their Constitution? – TLDR News
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Currently, the UK is one of a handful of countries with an uncodified constitution, meaning there’s no one constitutional document that sets out how the UK’s democracy works. We asked our audience what they thought about codifying the UK’s constitution, is it a good idea it would it make UK democracy stronger or weaker?
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In this video we explore Burnham’s promise to implement a more representative electoral system in the UK but will he actually succeed where countless other governments have failed – and actually change the voting system?
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History of Electoral Reform
Idox Group Electoral Reform: A Never Ending Story?
https://www.idoxgroup.com/insights/electoral-reform-a-never-ending-story/
BBC News Opposing Voting Reform ‘Selfish’ and ‘Immoral’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41775307
UK in a Changing Europe Electoral Reform: the State of Debate and Future Prospects
https://ukandeu.ac.uk/electoral-reform-the-state-of-debate-and-future-prospects/
Make Votes Matter 2024 Was Our Least Representative Election Ever
News Articles
Electoral Reform Society Prime Minister Announces Manifesto Pledge at Labour Conference
Prime Minister announces manifesto pledge and historic National Commission at Labour Conference
The Guardian Labour MPs Will Push Burnham to back Voting Reform
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/25/andy-burnham-electoral-reform-first-past-the-post
Labour List Majority of MPs Back Review of Voting System
https://labourlist.org/2026/08/majority-labour-mps-review-voting-system/
Official Resources
Parliament UK Alex Sobel Amendment
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/4080/stages/20676/amendments/10035247
Labour Andy Burnham Conference Speech Transcript
Polling
YouGov Should We Change Our Current British Voting System
https://yougov.com/en-gb/trackers/should-we-change-our-current-british-voting-system
More in Common September MRP Poll
0:00 Can Burnham Actually Ditch First-Past-the-Post?
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Nigel Farage said Andy Burnham’s comments about potentially rejoining the EU had given him “the biggest boost in [his] career”. We look at why — even if it seems counter-intuitive — another Brexit debate could actually hurt Farage.
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Farage responds to Burnham’s decision to reopen EU debate
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/01/burnhams-reopening-of-brexit-debate-is-biggest-boost-in-my-career-says-farage
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/30/andy-burnham-uk-could-go-all-the-way-rejoining-eu
British public sentiment on the EU
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54925-what-do-britons-think-of-brexit-10-years-since-the-referendum
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54567-how-strong-is-uk-support-for-rejoining-the-european-union
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/03/half-want-to-rejoin-eu-and-backing-it-could-drive-up-labour-vote-megapoll-finds
https://www.politico.eu/article/the-politico-poll-britons-want-to-get-closer-to-the-eu-and-even-farages-voters-agree/
Economic impact of Brexit
https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexits-impact-on-the-uk-economy/
https://www.economicsobservatory.com/how-has-brexit-affected-business-investment-in-the-uk
Reform UK crises
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckly020edl45o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v4zvyde15o
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Yesterday, Holborn and St. Pancras headed to the polls to select a new MP (replacing former MP Keir Starmer). With another leader on the ballot, the Green’s Zack Polanski, all eyes were on the race… one Polanski ultimately lost.
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It’s been a few days now, but the UK is still responding to the reverberations caused by Andy Burnham’s bombshell conference speech. But in this video, we’re going to focus on one of his speech’s last topics: the UK-EU relationship.
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Before the Brexit referendum, a whole bunch of MPs explained to Britain how the economy would collapse post-Brexit. While Brexit hasn’t yet happened, some did say that the destruction would take place immediately after the vote; which didn’t exactly happen as expected. So in this video, we explain what’s happened and why the economy hasn’t done too badly in the end.
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[2] – https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peoplenotinwork/unemployment/timeseries/mgsx/lms
[3] – https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdomesticproductgdp/bulletins/quarterlynationalaccounts/apriltojune2019
[4] – https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdomesticproductgdp/compendium/unitedkingdomnationalaccountsthebluebook/2019/nationalaccountsataglance
[5] – https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peoplenotinwork/unemployment/timeseries/mgsx/lms
[6] – https://www.economist.com/britain/2019/10/31/britains-economy-is-holding-up-well-for-now
[7] – https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/personalandhouseholdfinances/expenditure/bulletins/familyspendingintheuk/financialyearending2018#household-spending-in-fye-2018-was-the-highest-since-fye-2005
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@carlousmagus5387
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
The crown needs actual executive powers. There are times when the King or Queen needs to be able to step it and have the final say. What if the Queen, God rest her, was able to tell Tony Blair that he's not sending her armed forces to Afghanistan and Iraq and he had no choice but to say yes Your Majesty, and back slowly out of the room. Or if the Sovereign had the Veto.
@my_carp_life3424
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Disagree there at 10.28 just because it's tradition around the world does not mean its right or constitutional right.
@jonwelderbeast.438
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
All British Laws are worthless!! They can ALL be changed at any time and the rules "bent" by the present government. Democracy, don't make me laugh!!
@jonwelderbeast.438
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Here we go, there had to be propaganda in this post somewhere, Covid and stopping a constitution. Same old story!!
@jonwelderbeast.438
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
We must have a constitution, it leaves the power with the people of the country and not the State. Politicians dread the idea of a constituent, it takes away their powers and makes them accountable to the people. I am 100% behind a constitution.
@deezynar
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Leftists hate the U.S. constitution.
@baraxor
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
The UK doesn't need a codified constitution, what is badly needed are entrenched laws that protect rights…laws whose provisions override those enacted by the ordinary legislative process, and which are deliberately difficult to create, amend or repeal (needing supermajorities in Parliament, or ratification by referendum, or both).
"Parliament shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press".
@italktoomuch6442
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it". It's definitely broke, though. The country literally won't survive unless it gets a handle on the West Lothian Question for example.
@morganpritchard4177
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Yes
@pedropinheiroaugusto3220
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Portugal has a codified Constitution and NONE of the problems you mentioned. Plus, the portuguese constitution is elaborated and reviewed by Parliament, with great democratic representation (no first by the pole here) with a 2/3 majority, assuring that our laws are funded in the general fundamental beliefs of the population and so we have a very stable regime.
UK's democracy, if any advantage, is that it has more participation from civil society. That's it. Everything else I can think of is just anachronic and idiossincratic.
@pedropinheiroaugusto3220
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Off to a bad start, stating that the best example of a constitution is the american…
@jwbeukes9676
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
I would recommend having a look at the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. It is a Constitution which clearly sets out separation of powers (trias politica), and accountability measures. It includes a fully justiciable Bill of Rights, which goes far beyond many other country's constitutions as it not only guarantees civil and political rights, but also socio-economic rights such as housing, education, healthcare, etc.. It includes institutions that are there to support and grow constitutionalism; institutions such as the Public Protector which may investigate any matter, be it mero moto, or otherwise. In South African constitutionalism, no single arm of government is superior, rather the Constitution itself is supreme. As such, all laws, executive action, exercise of power, etc., (including court rulings) must comply with the provisions set out in the Constitution. Even Parliament is subject to the Constitution.
@halahanwar5476
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Poor video, too many cuts mid-sentence. Had to replay it around 4 times.
@istandout321
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Never knew the UK had a constitution lmao 🤣 🤦🏻♀️
@H.H.NotAnExpert
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
2:30 It really sounds like you said "Cuban Rights Act". I'm sure Cubans could do with such a thing.
@davidadu-boakye5527
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Where can I find the sources for this, particularly 5/6 and 23?
@timothybradley3009
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Why the annoying background music?
@brydenholley1904
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Brexit demonstrates that UK needs a constitution. FPTP is an atrocity. The UK is not a democracy.
@Alpha1200
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
10:40 – Honestly though, I think this misses WHY a constitution usually comes into being only after an invasion, revolution, etc. The implication here seems to be that a constitution only comes into being at these moments because that's when a radically new way of governing is needed. I don't believe that's actually the case. It seems to me that the real reason that constitutions tend to come into being in these moments is because it is in these moments of crisis that those in power are most vulnerable and so are most likely to consent to restrictions being placed on them.
@lynsins9933
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
can i use this in my assignment for and against codification or nah
@mikesmith-tj5ts
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
daddy dragon explains it better
@phil3572
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
The tyranny of majority mob rule pervades when the presumed rights and freedoms of the weakest member of society can be discarded and crushed with physical force.
That weakest member is, of course, the individual.
Those members of the majority who feel a sense of moral justification in the use of collective coercion against the individual who has not harmed anyone else, need to be aware that history shows the same arbitrary force can be easily used against themselves.
The best example of this is when some of the tribal mob form a Government which finds itself unfettered by the the rationality of written law which can be reasonably understood and applied to all.
Always beware of those who can hold sway over your freedom with the weapon of State force at their disposal and have the cloak of ambiguity to hide their violent abilities whilst chanting the mantra "It's more complicated than that" .
Traditions do not justify compliance for all posterity and Constitutions which are not written for all to easily understand and do not define Government and separation of powers are only of use to those with vested interests.
Arbitrary law used as a matter of convenience which unecessarily frightens people and hides incompetence does not make it legitimate,
@morerog3108
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
I don't think parliament really has the power pass a constitution if anyone does it's the queen on perhaps a referendum
@idraote
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Using the US constitution as a paragon is rather questionable.
US constitution is as vague as they come and allows for a devastatingly unclear definition of human rights and voting rights. In the last two presidential elections it has shown many of its limits and should be entirely rewritten by people who actually know what they are writing.
@MRFlackAttack1
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
The music is a problem in this video. Also a problem, how you’ve cut and put together your recorded audio, it’s a little ragged.
@chuckwilliams3003
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Yes
@Yuki-zc6bh
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
0:58
@Jopasd
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
REMAIN UNCODIFIED
The USA offers some great examples of why codifying sucks.
– Uncodified is realistic about complexity: the electorate has free open access to their rights but it's not pretending to be simple; the US 2nd amendment has become controversial as views on personal weapons has changed but it's simplicity means ordinary citizens become excessively politicised.
– Uncodified balances politicisation: ordinary citizens are free to get as political as they wish if they want to get into the weeds; in the US the perceived simplicity causes these oversimplified debates and ideas to proliferate so readily they're almost forced on ordinary citizens requiring them to choose a side when they just want to go about their business.
– Uncodified makes the constitution serve the people: everyone agrees refining, adjusting, making more fair for today's citizens is the goal (disagree about the method if you want); the US are stuck arguing over what way is appropriate to interpret a constitution that's very hard to amend landing in a deadlock of how best to bow down to the constitution.
– Uncodified is a more perfect tension between governing branches: if it's all negotiable between executive, legislative and judiciary then the system can adjust better to problems: the US pretends these branches are perfectly separate and balanced while the executive and legislative are actually in a constant tug-of-war with each party trying to recruit the judiciary.
– Uncodified keeps power slightly more intangible: the US have rules that will never change because it requires those in power to give up power (e.g. a more non-partisan way for a judge to be appointed would be by a committee of peers but no president will give up that power, presidential executive power in general seems too great if the hype can be believed but there's too much codified and it would require a president to volunteer to have less power).
@jrhall8970
December 29, 2023 at 6:15 am
Having a written, constitution isn't all that foolproof from dictatorship, you just have to look at Belarus, where in their constitution, it says that law making power belongs to the Legislature. Yet they still have a dictator, and little to no legislative powers.