Direct Representation Towards a conversational democracy

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"Coleman points us to the right starting point for the long journey of democratic renewal" Matthew Taylor, Chief Advisor on Political Strategy to the Prime Minister In this important pamphlet Stephen Coleman addresses the problem of disconnection between representatives and represented in our political system.

In this important pamphlet Stephen Coleman addresses the problem of disconnection between representatives and represented in our political system. His pamphlet argues persuasively for the importance of building respect and empathy into the relationship between public and politicians and makes concrete suggestions for how this might be achieved.

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