Democratic politics matters – it can and does shape our lives positively. Although it is imperfect, the alternatives are unthinkable

Abstract

Rocked by the expenses scandal, the notion of ‘politics’ seems to be going out of fashion. However, despite public distrust and apathy, politics does ensure stability and order, and delivers far more than most people acknowledge or understand. Matthew Flinders makes a passionate argument for the power of politics to improve our lives