[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fLQ9UFAV-JIKUNe6QFNpRE8DGzA0wOpMv2v9RT0vZ_x4":3,"$f3y2yiNfb6MzvhNYYO72a4983N4l-b2zpZSx71O-mGa4":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},163826,"John McDonnell","J",128,null,"john-mcdonnell",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":77},[14,23,29,35,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":22},3744192,"Democratic government requires the consent of the governed.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to John McDonnell, a key figure in the Labour Party and a close ally of Tony Benn. It was likely said during a speech or debate in the 1980s, a time when the Labour Party was grappling with the challenges of socialism in a post-Thatcher Britain. McDonnell's statement reflects the tension between the ideals of democracy and the reality of governance.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat's often overlooked is that McDonnell's statement is not just a call for participatory democracy but also a recognition of the limits of democratic consent. The phrase \"consent of the governed\" implies that there are certain boundaries beyond which even democratic governments cannot operate without infringing on individual rights or the rule of law. This tension between democratic ideals and the need for governance is a paradox that has plagued democracies throughout history.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's complex, rapidly changing world, professionals and creatives can apply this mindset by acknowledging the limits of their own authority and the need for input from diverse stakeholders. By recognizing the importance of consent and collaboration, they can design more inclusive, adaptive systems that balance individual freedom with the need for effective governance.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},3744191,"The interests of big corporations have so permeated government that its major decisions are indistinguishable from the boardroom demands of the leading companies in each commercial sector.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3744189,"If we are to depression-proof our economy we may need to pay more attention to the radical ideas and policies of those who witnessed the misery inflicted on so many during the 1930s.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3744187,"The plundering for profit of the world's natural resources has threatened the very sustainability of the planet.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3744185,"We need to promote employment through investment in major public works schemes to meet the U.K.'s needs.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3744183,"Changing leaders is pointless if the same policies are pursued.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3744180,"Producing more reams of detailed policies that have marginal and limited effects on our society is futile.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3744178,"Labour will only survive in government if we can restore the sense of mission upon which it was founded.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3744175,"Our supporters just want a Labour government. They want a Labour government that does what Labour governments are expected to do. They expect a Labour government to provide them, their families and their communities with the support and security they need, especially in difficult times.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3744172,"To me, education is not a commodity. It is a public good, essential to any society with a claim to being civilised.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,13,10]