Unchecked Power?: How Recent Constitutional Reforms Are Threatening UK Democracy

Is the government really acting for the people? Or does this rhetoric simply justify an executive power-grab?

For some, Boris Johnson’s premiership epitomised how far the UK’s democracy has been captured by populism and the Prime Minister seemed more concerned about fulfilling the wishes of the British people than with following the rules or listening to Parliament.

Events like ‘Partygate’ grabbed the headlines. Criticisms of Boris Johnson’s actions eventually led to his resignation and re...