Constitution in Crisis: The New Putney Debates

The Constitution in Crisis: The New Putney Debates brings together leading public intellectuals to debate the constitutional crisis at the heart of 21st-century politics. Following a centuries-old Royal Prerogative ruling, the UK government's power to trigger Article 50 was challenged, sparking a full-blown constitutional crisis. This book provides important new perspectives on the most significant political debate of our time. The parallels between 1647 and 2017 are striking: government has been toppled, a new leadership has emerged, and the two main parties are in a state of internecine warfare. The people are divided, and the four nations comprising the UK are at odds. Featuring contributions from prominent thinkers such as A.C. Grayling, Joshua Rozenberg, Onora O'Neill, Will Hutton, Timothy Garton Ash, and Michael Mansfield, this volume offers valuable insights into the constitutional crisis that is shaping our politics today. By examining the parallels between past and present, The Constitution in Crisis: The New Putney Debates sheds light on the most pressing issues facing the UK's constitution. This book provides a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the challenges we face as a nation.