The Two-Party System is FAILING...

Описание: #ukpolitics #twopartysystem #reformuk
In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Jonathan Sumption discuss the fragility of democratic institutions, the strain on the rule of law, and how electoral systems — particularly First-past-the-post — shape political incentives, polarisation, and ultimately public trust. They unpack why so many citizens feel increasingly disconnected from their leaders, and what this means for the future of liberal democracies.

Find out more about how constitutional norms erode not with dramatic collapse, but through incremental shifts in political behaviour, rhetoric, and executive overreach — and why institutional resilience depends as much on culture and restraint as on legal frameworks.

The conversation also addresses the rise of populism, the backlash against globalization, protectionism, and the geopolitical consequences of Russia’s refusal to accept the post–Cold War settlement. They consider the economic and social drivers behind public anger, and the tensions between identity, sovereignty, and prosperity.

Finally, they explore whether existing political systems can adapt, what realistic reforms might look like, and how leaders — and voters — can help rebuild legitimacy, accountability, and trust.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:08 IS history repeating itself?
03:38 Is the system in need of updating?
04:21 Is THIS a good or bad thing?
06:17 Is the political system HEALTHY?
10:34 Is there a parallel in politics today with the past?
15:21 Can rivals become allies?
16:52 Trade wars are...
18:24 Is there an alternative to trade sanctions?
19:26 Cautions for modern leaders...
21:13 Are the new UK parties a good thing?
23:34 What happens IF Reform UK win?
24:59 What happens if the two-party system fails in the UK?
26:54 We need to understand THIS...
30:30 What are the INTERNATIONAL RISKS that concern you the most?
33:39 OUTRO

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