When the UK gov decided to go for a 'multicultural UK', did it ever ask the British if we wanted it?

No the Government did not ask the British people.

All the lefties on here, arguing what a wonderful thing it all is (despite all the evidence to the contrary) have missed the point.

Which is: were the people asked. The answer is "no" pure and simple.

We were also not asked whether we wanted to be part of an EU super state.

Or if we wanted record levels of taxation.

Or if we wanted to go to war with Iraq

Or if we want capital punishment.

Or if we would like an English parliament.

Or if we like Scot MPs voting on purely English matters.

This is actually a democratic dictatorship. We choose our dictators once every 5 years or so then are completely powerless over anything they do.

It was ever thus, but when we get a demagogue like Brown who completely ignores public opinion (e.g. the EU constitution referendum that never was) it makes it VERY obvious.

It's time to change to a Swiss style direct democracy. With extensive use of referendum and a greatly weakened party system.

EDIT: Quite right "demagogue" was a poor choice, I really meant autocrat.

The "list" is some of the issues that attract much heated discussion on YA.

"Brilliant minds" Hmm... maybe.

On the whole, I would prefer the tyranny of the majority to the tyranny of an autocrat.

(For England - preferably a majority of English people!)

Re: where we are consulted about this and that. You've given an abitrary list of things which you dislike. What about the issues you support, which others dislike? If a government were to consult the public, or call a referendum, for every decision that had to be made, then we'd end up having a disharmonious, disorganized and inefficient administration. This is the foundation of a representative democracy, nothing to do with being a lefty or otherwise. The representative democracy is favourable because it allows some of the most brilliant minds in the country to control our affairs; the average person is too stupid, Swiss or not. The Tories certainly would not follow these guidelines. One country, Switzerland, operates with a direct democracy: crucially, they have pretty much nothing of an imperative nature to debate.

Back to the question, it isn't necessary or sagacious. The masses cannot judge this from all angles, weigh up all the pros and cons, in the same way a collation of interested parties can. Besides, we don't own the land. We reside here, nothing more - we live as part of a world community. Britons are too obssessed with the pusuit of money, but rarely show restraint with it - and I have no doubt that the greedy Brits would choose to fortify their borders if it meant more money for themselves. However, if something is/is forecasted to have a negative effect on the country, then the government is entrusted to deal with it and culpable for any mistakes. But it isn't our land to decide who can and can't come here.

P.S. Isn't Brown the opposite of a demogogue? A strong adherence to his principles (despite how crappy they are), with little pandering to the public and no charisma? Cameron is a demagogue.

Keith Vaz was conflating two issues there. It is possible for someone to be happy with a diverse and multicultural Britain but still express concern about foreign workers coming into the country to do jobs that British workers could do. By the way we did ask to be diverse and multicultural: metaphorically, when we went and colonised a third of the world, and literally, when we invited in workers from India and the West indies in the 50's.

No and the Political Elite have no intention of ever allowing us the people to voice an opinion on any subject which might inflame the situation.

For example, there will be, no death penalty debate ever. No debate will ever be allowed on multiculturalism. No debate ever to be allowed on the issue of immigration, now completely out of control.

It's dead simple really. Either the elected UK.gov do something, or else the people will.

Large-scale immigration, no matter from which country, is replete with problems which decidedly effect the long-term resident population. Name an area, and it will be effected.

Wrong of any government not to put this question before the people, and let them decide. I am from the US.

Regardless of the subject why do you think the government cares about what you or the rest of us think?

If it went to a poll I think capital punishment would be the option of the majority of the populace, but the scumbag politicos think they know what's best for us so rather than having to ignore public opinion they just don't ask.

No they don't ask because they are all for the EU & NWO, that's why we need to have a radical change in parliament, and for EVERYONE to vote for a party who is for the UK, but alas most people will go on voting for the same old parties, and we will sink even deeper and closer to a One World Government.

no, but neither do I recall being asked prior to the last elections if I was in favour of almost unlimited immigration, or a weak response to the problem of bogus asylum seekers either. There are certain policies that are best kept quiet until you are safely elected I suppose.

Of course not and if they did surely they would have taken no notice whatsoever.

It is the old story of the man in the street being more savvy than those charged with governing him

Your History book will inform that Britain was a colonial power, who travelled and roamed the world claiming nations and States, and bringing their riches back to build England. These Places were British Colonies or Protectorates and the people were made British citizens as a result. It was not a policy decision to go multicultural rather an expeditious one that had great political, Economical and commercial advantages to England and what it is today...