Does the UK suffer from a democratic deficit?

A democratic deficit in layman's terms simply means that there is a lack of democracy in a organisation/institution which claims to have one.

There are many examples which aid my point of the UK suffering from a democratic deficit, one of them being the European parliament. This is a clear example in order to show that we are suffering from a democratic deficit. Due to the pooled sovereignty, because citizens of Europe are actually unsure as to where the power lies, the fact that three countries aren't apart of the EU but fund it and are involved in decisions is a massive factor as to why the European parliament is so confusing.  It is too complicated for citizens to be involved in decision making.

This shows clear democratic deficit because democracy is meant to be 'for the people' which is clearly  contradicted because it is too confusing for citizens to even comprehend voting. This is demonstrated in the last voter turn out statistics being only 34%.

Furthermore the electoral system supports the argument of the UK suffering from a democratic deficit. The First Past The Post system is also referred to as 'the winner takes all', this voting system lacks democracy because the results are not truly representative of the nations voice. For example 80% of the people's votes will be dispersed amongst say 6 different parties, but the other 20%'s votes will be dedicated to one party's. The party with the 'majority' of 20% will win the vote, this is also referred to as the 'minority rule'.  This shows clear democratic deficit because the real majority of people's voices are being restricted again.

Another example of where a democratic deficit is shown is within the House of lords, they are unelected which is very undemocratic because the nation have no say once again. Them being unelected presents the idea that we are in a country that likes us to believe we are in a 100% democratic country through their emphasis on the general election and referendums, but their failure to emphasise the undemocratic features will be overlooked by the average person.

Although most of us are given the right the vote in elections and referendums, homeless people and prisoners are not, which could be argued as undemocratic. But however the majority are given that privilege but is voting every 5 years worth suffering with a democratic deficit every day?