Discuss and debate the crisis of democracy and the role of the state. Develop alternatives to the present political system and how to achieve them. Write up the conclusions and circulate them widely. Meet face to face to take the work forward in practical ways.

• In what ways is the present system undemocratic?
• How can we build on/extend democracy?
• What role is there for People’s Assemblies in a future democracy?
• How could people be involved in decision making in a new set up?
• What could a democratic constitution look like?

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