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# The candidates and participation
- URL: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/the-candidates-and-participation/
- Published: 2007-06-11T08:06:38.000Z
- Updated: 2019-02-14T22:36:21.000Z
- Author: openDemocracy Supporters
- Tags: #en, #Migrated, #Import 2026-04-09 18:23

**Jon Bright (London,** [**OK**](http://ourkingdom.opendemocracy.net/?ref=opendemocracy.net)**):** In parallel to OurKingdom's below question and answer session, the [Power Inquiry](http://www.makeitanissue.org.uk/?ref=opendemocracy.net) have asked the six candidates for the deputy leadership of the Labour party questions on the state of democracy in Britain, focusing in particular on what can be done to increase participation. You can read their responses [here](http://www.makeitanissue.org.uk/2007/06/alan%5Fjohnson.php?ref=opendemocracy.net) (opens with Alan Johnson's answers).