There is a simple solution to the constitutional chaos in the UK: an English parliament.
There is now an online version of the original that lets you see every letter in close up, along with a translation.
On freedom, the Neo-Roman tradition, and arbitrary power.
The Irish Constitutional Convention of 2013-14 provides some useful lessons for the UK.
While questions surrounding constitutional reforms for England have already disrupted Labour's progress in the wake of Scotland's vote, the Tories should be 'more cautious and thoughtful than populist and gung-ho' on this thorny issue.
Any party that keeps wondering whether the ‘English question’ really needs to be asked will find itself shut out of the conversation. Instead they should make it clear that they want to find an answer.
Citizens must be included, of course, but what of non-resident citizens, or resident non-citizens, or non-resident non-citizens, or even the unborn?
Increasing English identification over Britishness poses a number of potential problems that need addressing, not least where it leaves England's ethnic minorities who tend to favour Britishness over Englishness.
Constitutional reform must be an evolutionary process, not a rush job imposed from above for party political reasons.
The UK needs a framework for federalisation. Here's one suggestion for how this could work.
There are numerous options for how to hold a convention. Let's not rush in and instead make sure we get the very best option for lasting democratic change in Britain. Here are some things to consider.
Next year is the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. Calls for a constitutional convention have now reached parliament. OurKingdom, IPPR, the politics departments of Oxford and Cambridge will together be hosting the Great Charter Debate - what would a new Magna Carta say, and what could a new consti
