6 Times Johnson Undermined Democracy - TLDR News

The video discusses instances where the UK government, led by Boris Johnson, has ignored or undermined independent bodies, highlighting a shift in power dynamics. It covers recent scandals, such as the Owen Paterson affair and peerage sales, and details six cases of government actions against independent advice. The video emphasizes the importance of checks and balances in politics and warns of the potential consequences of their erosion.

What is the main purpose of the video as stated in the introduction?

• To promote a political party

• To document instances of government ignoring independent bodies

• To support the current government

• To criticize the Conservative government

What was the Owen Paterson affair about?

• A healthcare reform

• A financial scandal involving a bank

• A new policy on education

• A government attempt to protect an MP from suspension

Which independent body's advice did the government ignore regarding international law?

• Ofcom

• Sir Jonathan Jones

• The Electoral Commission

• The House of Lords Appointments Commission

What was Sir Alex Allen's role in the government?

• Prime Minister

• Attorney General

• Home Secretary

• Ethics Adviser

What is the government's proposed change to the Electoral Commission?

• Strip its power to bring prosecutions

• Increase its funding

• Expand its jurisdiction

• Merge it with another body

What is judicial review?

• A process to review government spending

• A court review of the lawfulness of government actions

• A parliamentary debate on new laws

• A media analysis of political decisions

Who was the government's preferred candidate for the Ofcom chair?

• A former BBC director

• A former Supreme Court judge

• A former MP

• A former Daily Mail editor