You can see here on the YouGov polls in recent years that support has only grown - https://www.facebook.com/TheNationForAll/photos/p.1857170571234857/1857170571234857/?type=3&theater - so for Westminster to hide away from this is unbecoming of a group Democracy advocates.
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Top 10 Reasons for an English Parliament
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EVEL and other proposals for England's future do not answer all the questions.
4. A British Government still proposes English laws and revised and scrutinised by a House of Lords, containing members from across the UK, whereas the laws passed by the devolved administrations are not subject to scrutiny by the Upper House.
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To ensure an equal voice internationally in the EU and the British/Irish Council
But if you see here on their website - https://www.britishirishcouncil.org/ - where you see a spot that should be labelled England, it is unhelpfully labeled as United Kingdom.
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To support and protect English culture
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Currently we have no administration in England dedicated to the preservation of our heritage and culture. An English Parliament is the first means in which we can have one, as well as highlight the distinction between England and the rest of the UK.
This is evidence that England is excluded from almost all of the clubs, and is therefore absorbed into everything by the UK government, and made to go along with what works for the UK government.
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To ensure the accountability of MPs responsible for English affairs
An English Parliament is necessary to prevent destruction by regionalism/localism.
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To ensure an equal voice in Westminster
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There is currently no Secretary of State for England, and therefore no representation to the British government the way there is for the other nations.
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To ensure all citizens of the UK have equal representation and enfranchisement (separate elections)
