Flatpack democracy: the new English political revolt

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This is from today's Guardian:

Politics

Anywhere but Westminster

 Flatpack democracy: the new English political revolt – video

While Scotland has blazed a new trail, much of England seems to have stuck to politics as usual. In fact, under the media radar, a growing number of self-styled independents are trying to kick out the big parties and take over the parts of government closest to local communities. John Harris goes to Frome, the Somerset town where this ‘flatpack democracy’ movement started; and to Winchester, where a new grassroots grouping wants to overthrow the Tory-run city council

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John Harris, John Domokos, Noah Payne-Frank and Mustafa Khalili, theguardian.com

Tuesday 3 May 2016 11.00 BST

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Flatpack democracy: the new English political revolt – video | Opinion | The Guardian

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