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New research on the chilling effect of voter ID published

New research published last month by Dr Tom Barton at Kings College London shows the potential detrimental effect of new voter ID laws on turnout. The research shows that the Voter ID requirement deterred and...

Posted 07 May 2025

research shows that the Voter ID requirement deterred and effectively disenfranchised an estimated 10,571 potential voters

Why are our mayors winning on less than 30% of the vote?

This past week’s mayoral elections marked a worrying milestone for democracy in England. For the first time ever, two combined authority mayors have been elected on less than 30% of the vote – with one...

Posted 07 May 2025

With growing support for more parties, voters are demanding more choice

House of Lords spends forty hours debating themselves

Last night at 10.20PM, the committee of the whole House of Lords on the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was finally adjourned. There were five days of committee, close to 150 amendments put forward,...

Posted 02 Apr 2025

Five days of committee and close to 150 amendments all for a two page bill