move to a system of direct democracy

for:

it makes politicians more responsive to the people, creating a stronger connection

against:

it undermines parliamentary sovereignty and increases popularism

for:

it engages the public in decision making, encouraging political education and civic involvement

against:

it undermines burkean representation and puts decision making into the hands of the ill-informed

→ Brexit referendum 2016

for:

it gives people the opportunity to be involved between elections especially on difficult issues

against:

doesn’t balance the needs groups and can lead to the tyranny of the majority

conclusion

no we shouldn’t move to a more direct democracy as the current system already works as it is