It’s time to get the public involved in BrexitThe way people talk about ‘Leavers’ and ‘Remainers’ is enough to make you think they have always been at loggerheads – two irreconcilable opponents, fated to oppose each other forever and ever. But it’s not...Posted 12 Jul 2017
It’s time to put ‘take back control’ into actionIt’s been a slow path, but the government’s White Paper on Brexit is another step towards giving Parliament a role in the Brexit negotiations. It’s not been without a struggle, though. Because we are still a representative...Posted 03 Feb 2017
Taking back control: Why voters need a say on Brexit plansLast week we got a clearer idea of Theresa May’s approach to leaving the EU. She set out a 12-point plan which included leaving the single market, remaining partially in the customs union, and withdrawing...Posted 24 Jan 2017
The public need a say on where power will lie after BrexitSo Theresa May has fleshed out her plans for Britain leaving the EU and becoming an independent self-governing nation. With more detail emerging about the economic plan, it’s time to look at the democratic implications. Serious thinking...Posted 18 Jan 2017
Local democracy in Scotland needs all of usHere’s a fact for you: a quarter of Scots in a recent BMG poll for the ERS said they would rather finish the ironing than go and vote in a council election. While our commitment to neat...Posted 12 Dec 2016
The referendum can’t be the end of the road for public engagementReferendums are the ultimate public poll – giving all registered voters a direct say over a major decision of national importance. And yesterday 33 million voters took part in the EU referendum, the highest turnout...Posted 24 Jun 2016
Democracy Matters: Why we need ‘A Better Referendum’This is a guest blog by Professor Matthew Flinders. The opinions expressed here are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Electoral Reform Society. Life, it would often appear, seems dominated...Posted 23 May 2016