Taking power back

Book Title Taking power back
Author Name Simon Parker
Publishing house policy press
Country – city USA
Date of issue 2015
Number of pages 208

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Taking power back

resented by the devolution zeitgeist are distilled into a prospectus for a radical shift in how and why government exists and what might replace it.

” The London Economic.

“Should give heart to those who support a less centralised country, but also provide a challenge to the politically powerful at all levels.

” LSE Review of Books
“Presents an array of innovative and inspiring examples from across the UK and beyond that encapsulate the spirit of commonism.” 3am Magazine

“A timely and comprehensive case for devolution, helping to put the case for change in a way that is meaningful to people’s daily lives.

All in government – central and local – should read this book and act on it.” Sir Albert Bore, leader of Birmingham City Council
“A strikingly convincing account of how to unleash a wave of civic energy across the UK.” RSA

“Instead of a society and politics based on a ‘them and us’, this book is about how we can

get a bigger us.” New Start Magazine

“A compelling case that the British experiment with centralism has failed. Using examples from across the globe, this provocative book shows how a happier, healthier and more equal society can be built from the bottom up.

” Graham Allen, MP
“A demolition of the silos where power has been long been hoarded in Britain and a compelling case for a different way of governing.

” Rafael Behr, political columnist, The Guardian

Taking power back

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