On Tuesday 23rd June 2026, Politics in Pubs will be discussing the Direct Democracy Movement.  We are delighted to welcome guest speaker Neil Petrie, author and retired intelligence officer, to introduce this topic and lead the discussion.

Direct Democracy Movement

“The problem is not in the system. The system itself is the problem.”

The Direct Democracy Movement

Imagine a world where your voice truly matters. A world where voters, not politicians, decide the laws and policies that shape their future.  The Direct Democracy Movement believes in empowering people to take control of their governance through transparent, inclusive, and effective direct democracy systems.  A growing number of nations and localities recognise the benefits that voters bring to their policy-making process and have adopted direct democracy.  The Direct Democracy Movement asks:

1. Do you want to have a say in major decisions affecting the nation?
2. Are you concerned that the political class is too ready to listen to special interests and not voters?
3. Does the assault on freedom of speech and other liberties worry you?
4. Do you want to do something to improve our democracy and protect our freedoms?
5. Do you want to defend our values, our culture and our community by making politicians our servants and not our masters?

People in the UK are now ready to reject the government’s hard power control tactics as a means of governing the country. The UK’s Government hasn’t been considering the views of its people, which they are meant to represent, for a very long time.  Decisions on key issues impacting us all are made by a few, in isolation. We have also seen unprecedented levels of corruption and greed, with a total lack of accountability to the electorate of those in power.

Now is the time for everyone to play their part in regaining control of the country’s destiny, not just for our generation, but for our children, grandchildren and for generations to come. This new alternative is powerful, it’s sustainable and will return control to the people by considering everyone’s views. It will share power as widely as possible and by its very nature will make government directly accountable to the people. We are talking about introducing a truly Democratic government, one founded on the principles of Direct Democracy.

If you would like to find out more you can check out the Direct Democracy Movement website www.ddrightnow.com and Neil’s book https://ddrightnow.com/books#one-vote-away-saving-the-west-by-neil-petrie.

Come and join the discussion

You are warmly invited to join us at the Welcome Inn, Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester M45 6TA for our next meeting on Tuesday 23rd June at 7:30pm.  This is a free event.  All are welcome.

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