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Feb 21, 2025 6 min

Despatch: There’s no point in democracy without debate

from The Capitalist Hosted by CapX

In an age of soundbites and social media grandstanding, has real Parliamentary debate become obsolete? Barrister Harry Gillow cuts through the noise to examine why scrutiny still matters—and what happens when lawmakers fail to do their job. From botched bills to rushed legislation, we expose the cracks in the system and the consequences for Britain’s future. Fast, sharp, and unfiltered—Despatch brings you the best writing from CapX, your essential daily breakdown of the political decisions shaping the country. Brought to you by The Capitalist, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Get full access to The CapX Briefing at briefing.capx.co/subscribe

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