Lying in Western politics has assumed unprecedented scale and severity. Democratic reform is urgently needed to resurrect political integrity.

The political mainstream is sorely lacking in confidence, vision, leadership, and ideas. Here is a way forward.

I present a three-step programme for making politics in wealthy democracies work far better than it does today.

The British electoral system allows parties to focus on rivals, not issues. Fundamental challenges are therefore neglected.

Greater competition will help to realise online commerce's full potential. Beckn protocol enables all buyers and all sellers to participate.

Politicians are entrusted with the most important jobs, but they can lie with impunity. What can be done to make politicians honest?