2018 saw celebrations of the centenary of the Representation of the People Act which marked a decisive step towards full universal suffrage-this collection of essays explores the problems of democracy and suggests ways it might now be extended and deepened. • Investigates if democracy is an unfinished revolution and if democratic politics is currently in retreat • Demonstrates how democratic politics is once again under attack-this time from populist nationalists, authoritarian rulers and new forms of political communication • Argues that if we lose the art of active citizenship, we will lose the freedoms and the rights which democracy has bestowed.
