What is proportional representation?Lots of people think the way we vote in the UK isn’t fair. They want something called proportional representation. But what does that mean? There are lots of different ways to decide who gets to...Posted 06 Dec 2019
Where is proportional representation used in the UK?Westminster’s voting system is well and truly broken. The system with which we elect our MPs is struggling to produce fair and representative results. The 2017 General Election showed that, for the third time in a...Posted 05 Nov 2019
Thinking about standing for ERS council? Here’s Clare Coatman on why you shouldNominations for our ERS Council have just opened, and we’re looking for passionate reformers prepared to share their time, energy and ideas to stand. The ERS Council the driving force behind our Society. It is the...Posted 08 Aug 2019
Should we make voting compulsory?Elections with low-turnout are not uncommon in the UK, so it’s only natural that questions are often raised on how we can see more voters heading to the ballot box. Some argue that the key...Posted 05 Apr 2019
Five New Year’s resolutions ministers should be signing up toIf 2018 has shown us anything, it’s that the debates over the state of our democracy are as crucial as ever. From the Cambridge Analytica scandal to the controversial ID trials at the local elections,...Posted 31 Dec 2018
What we learnt from the ERS Members and Supporters Conference 2018On the first weekend in December, ERS members and supporters came together for the Society’s Annual Conference and AGM. The majority of the day was made up of workshop sessions, where ERS staff led discussions on...Posted 21 Dec 2018
Our top 5 most read blogs of 2018This time of year, we take a look back on our most popular articles of the year. A lot has happened: But what were you, our dear reader, most interested in this year? Here’s our...Posted 20 Dec 2018
50 years since fair votes’ defence in IrelandThis week marks the 50th anniversary of a major event in the Society’s history and the history of the campaign for fair votes. On 16 October 1968, Ireland held a referendum that would determine the...Posted 15 Oct 2018
International Day of Democracy 2018: The changes desperately needed to give a voice to allMillions across the globe are celebrating International Day of Democracy, established in the hope of inspiring people to find ways to “invigorate democracy.” Questions over the state of our democracy are as relevant now as...Posted 15 Sep 2018
59 years since Enid Lakeman defended fair votes in IrelandLast weekend marked the 59th anniversary of a major event in the Society’s history and the history of the campaign for fair votes. In June 1959, Ireland held a referendum that would determine the very...Posted 18 Jun 2018