, < Regeneration, < New Start editorial index page Every year the three major parties have a heaven-sent opportunity to reinvigorate our political life and demonstrate the qualities of active citizenship they seek to instil in society. And what do we get? A performance that makes Everton’s Uefa Cup campaign look inspired. We need to turn the idea of civic leadership on its head. Instead of taking our cue from politicians whose idea of effectiveness is to brook no dissent, we should be bold enough to hold them to account. Don’t forget it’s our money they’re spending. Julian Dobson, editor