"Our aim is to rouse citizens to an ethical understanding of the grave evils of our present political life; a return to definite ethical principles, to the Rule of Law, to mutual trust between people. This is not illegal; it is the re-establishment of Legality." We are quoting Prof. Kurt Huber of Munich University who was condemned to death with five of his students in 1943 for spreading sedition, as part of the White Rose movement. "Ironically", a current blogger described the fate of one mothe …

Throughout the year we hold high-profile events in and around Parliament on topics pertinent to the political issues of the day. Our events provide an exciting opportunity to listen to, and engage in discussion with, some of the most influential figures in British politics, as well as network with other like-minded individuals and organisations. Our events are open to everyone and we encourage all members of the public to take part. The Hansard Society was established in 1944 with support from …

If you're interested in politics and the organisation of human affairs but are not enamoured with politicians or political parties then this could be the group for you. Do you believe in government of the people by the people, but see what we have now as rule by an entrenched political elite? How about if there was a representative, practical, efficient and effective way in which ordinary people could govern themselves for the common good? What if democracy were possible? The members of Ordinary …