And while they're at it, perhaps they could stop using Section 44 to harass perfectly decent taxpaying citizens.

So, I would like to get your reaction to an idea I blogged recently.

That is, separating the UK "Legislature" from the "Executive". Cabinet members will be appointed by a separately elected Prime Minister, they can not be elected members of Parliament. The Cabinet will serve at the Prime Ministers pleasure; when he goes, they go. The Monarch remains chairman of the board; head of state.

The Commons will be the elected legislators – not sure what role the Lords will play, if any if not wholly elected (a Senate???). Commons select committees will have increased powers to create / dissolve / executively manage Quangos and similar agencies of government. The commons will approve all cabinet legislation or seek to modify it. The PM will have some power of veto.

This is just an outline of my thinking. It may make MPs worth voting for again to a house of commons that may actually be able to change things, rather than just talk about them.

We could reflect this framework down to incorporate Local Government; local elected executive Mayors and appointed cabinets; and the equivalent local house of commons.

Yes this is a simplified version of the "West Wing"; it does work quite well in the US, particularly at State and Local level, (think "localism" agenda).

What do you think?

Good article on Wiki, check the "see also; cabinet" on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_o…

Reply: I certainly think we need a Parliament with a purpose which meets more often. Your idea is one way of trying to get there. There are others.

If SAS commanders start to complain, then the issue is very, very serious as these men are highly competent and clearly not ones to make frivolous points. But I fear:

soldiers deaths 4 – ministerial casualties 0

Utterly shameful.

And we could save Sterling by Backing it with Gold that Brown says is of no further use.

This would save £200 Billion Per annum, divide that by 20 Million homes saves each household £200B / 20M = £10,000 Per family per year.
In that way, Both parents might be able to afford to spend more time with their children rather than being forced that Both Parents now have to work.

That's how I'd improve childrens lives.

Oh and I'd take Programmes like Big Brother and the Jeremy Kyle show of the air.

What happens if you repeatedly tell a child that he / she is bad, Naughty, eventually, the child sees himself that way and it becomes a self fulfilling Prophecy.
There are no Programmes on which seem to Build the British People up in terms of our History, Culture, Heritage, Tradition.

It's almost as if the Mass Media and Govt, conspire to set us up so we can be Demonised, or is that just my imagination.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sh…

The Collective Investment Schemes and Short Selling (Scapegoating) Bill

The Treasury Emergency Powers (Scorched Earth) Bill

The Local Government Standards (Restriction of Tory Councillors Powers) Bill

The Miscellaneous Local Government Provisons (Hikes in Local Taxation) Bill

A Bill to be passed which confers Diplomatic Immunity on all Government Ministers, Senior Council Directors, and Quango Chairmen. Obviously these people are so important, and their time is so valued, that they should not be constrained by the laws which apply to ordinary people.

The new DI class will be able to park their chauffered cars anywhere they like (including spaces set aside for the disabled), use bus lanes, and exceed speed limits without penalty. Planning laws will not apply to their residences, and tax returns may be ignored with impunity. Should they drink excessively or be involved in ugly street violence, the Police will be obliged to see them safely home.

In the chilling Newspeak of our times this will be branded as 'Improving the effectiveness of those dedicated to Public Service'.