Lucy Powell talks on how a Labour government would approach parliament

The video discusses the decline in political trust and the challenges facing the current parliament, labeled as a 'zombie parliament' due to scandals and ineffective legislation. It highlights the need for rebuilding trust and accountability, emphasizing the importance of high standards and proper conduct. The video also outlines strategies for improving government and legislation, focusing on better planning and scrutiny to achieve ambitious objectives.

What is one of the main reasons for the current low trust in politics?

• Increased transparency in government

• High standards of conduct in parliament

• Frequent scandals and sleaze

• Effective emergency legislation

What has been a significant issue with the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Committee?

• It has become too strict in its evaluations

• It has been allowing poorly drafted bills to pass

• It has increased the complexity of legislation

• It has reduced the number of bills reviewed

What is a key focus of the proposed reforms to rebuild trust in politics?

• Eliminating the Standards Committee

• Setting high expectations for ministerial conduct

• Reducing the number of parliamentary sessions

• Increasing the number of emergency laws

How does the proposed approach aim to improve government and legislation?

• By increasing the number of fast-track bills

• By focusing on better planning and scrutiny

• By eliminating the need for parliamentary approval

• By reducing the number of legislative plans

What is the importance of stress testing policies in legislative terms?

• To eliminate the need for legislative approval

• To ensure policies are clear and ready for implementation

• To increase the complexity of legislative processes

• To reduce the number of policies being proposed