Reimagining Parliament

With trust in Parliament and politicians at a seriously low level, there is an increasing need to rebuild our public institutions. This innovative book questions what Parliament should be in the 21st century and how it can be reimagined. It shows how a new democratic parliamentary space can be created to better represent and engage with citizens; to furnish a safe, inclusive and fair working environment for all staff and members; and to secure greater responsiveness and accountability of government. Bringing together a vibrant group of parliamentary scholars and practitioners, it proposes an institutional world of possibilities beyond the present Westminster village, to help restore faith in democracy. .

David Judge is Emeritus Professor of Politics in the School of Government and Public Policy, at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Cristina Leston-Bandeira is Professor of Politics in the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds.