Decadence rules

We see it all around us, governments, political parties and businesses are declining and are now acting against the public good.

The self indulgence of our politicians is staggering. With regard to Brexit they are playing ideological games which could result in disaster. The confusion, indecision and complacency could lead to a political crisis of unparalleled proportions in recent times, this political crisis will then lead to an economic crisis.

The right wing political elements want a society that is almost completely deregulated based on so called free markets. The extreme left wing elements want the reverse. They are using the Brexit crisis to try get their way.  Both sides are paralysing effective government at a time of enormous consequence. However, if either side eventually succeeds, Britain's future will depend upon wild swings of public opinion and alternating governments which will impose a regime of constant economic change and instability.

Some British politicians are indulging in the luxury of proselytising economic theories which will weaken our country both economically and politically. It is time for change and for our politicians to wake up: we need constitutional change rather than completely changing our relationship with Europe. We need a constitution which prevents political factions from paralysing good governance.

We need hard headed reform of our system of voting and the appointment and approval of  government ministers. We need a system of government similar to the system in the USA but updated and adapted to the situation in Britain.

This week we have learnt that some businesses in the supply and service industries are penalising by increasing the fees for loyal customers but discounting new customers. Most people are too busy to be constantly changing their suppliers by joining tedious switch web sites; they have much better things to do with their time. It is all easy money.

We have also learnt that banks are cashing in when their customers inadvertently go overdrawn when using the internet or cash cards to buy goods and services: it's easy money again.

For years internet companies have been tricking customers into parting with more cash by designing websites which set out to fool customers who simply do not have the time to watch out for scams.

All businesses have a moral obligation not to rip off their customers in this way. Governments also have a moral duty to protect consumers.

How can a parliament which indulges in the luxury of ideological warfare protect voters? It is time for the decadence to stop.