2009 has been a critical year for the public's perception of Parliament and particularly its elected members. Ironically, while adult members of the House of Commons were being humiliated in the newspapers over the expenses scandal, it was young people's takeover of the House of Lords and later the House of Commons that stood out so positively as hope for the future.
In less turbulent times the political and economic crises we have gone through over the past year or so would be significant enough. And with an election coming up in spring there is a distinct possibility of political change.
But the much bigger crossroad we're arriving at is in Copenhagen and its significance dwarfs all others. The climate change talks will affect us way beyond the political expenses scandal or the current recession.
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