Abstract
Specific, headline-grabbing promises in party manifestos are a fairly recent thing. It was not always so – and it is not something inherent in Britain’s parliamentary system. In fact it is incompatible with it, and the emphasis on such promises has created a misleading impression of the proper role of politicians and parliament.
Original language | English |
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Specialist publication | The Conversation |
Publisher | The Conversation Trust (UK) Limited |
Publication status | Published - 6 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- party manifestos
- promises
- political parties
- election campaigns