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The UK 'House of the People' parallel parliament - 50 people nominated by their communities and 50 people selected by democratic lottery - has agreed 5 top priorities for political action: 1. Tax wealth by removing tax loopholes and closing tax havens 2. Slash political corruption by banning lobbying, gifting, and second jobs in politics 3. Establish a Future Generations Act which priorities people and nature over GDP 4. Implement an immediate embargo on all arms, trade and support for Israel and other countries which violate international law 5. Grant councils power to repurchase disused homes and protect renters’ rights It's interesting, isn't it, that if you put 100 ordinary people together, get them to listen to experts, then discuss what should be done, they're more sensible than professional politicians. Personally, I believe it is the lack of lobbying (where interests with money can get preference over all of the above).