Poll finds growing support for properly equipped Senedd Last week a new poll for the Western Mail, carried out by Beaufort Research, found that support for more members of the Senedd is on the up. Almost half (48%) of those polled said they... Posted 09 Mar 2022
IWD: Why proportional representation can be a driving force for political equality A driving force for most people who believe in electoral reform is the belief that seats should match votes and that the broad and diverse communities that make up the United Kingdom should have their... Posted 08 Mar 2022
ERS in the Press: January 2022 Scandal and crisis at the heart of government have dominated the news as we begin 2022. Yet in a packed news cycle of covid regulation breaking parties in Downing Street, and a pantomime-esque will-they-won’t-they over... Posted 04 Feb 2022
Labour and Plaid Cymru deal is a big step forward for Wales’ democracy This week saw a historic moment in Wales. Standing on the steps of the Senedd on Monday afternoon, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price announced The Co-operation Agreement, setting out... Posted 23 Nov 2021
Labour’s Mark Drakeford calls for “radical reform” of the electoral system Mark Drakeford has thrown his support behind changes to how MPs are elected calling for ‘radical reform’ of Westminster’s electoral system. The First Minister of Wales made the remarks at the 2021 Aneurin Bevan Memorial... Posted 28 Oct 2021
Baroness Randerson on working together, Westminster’s weakness, and ‘recasting’ democracy Baroness Jenny Randerson speaks to Josiah Mortimer about reforming the Welsh and UK electoral systems and the future of devolution. Posted 12 Aug 2021
Welsh youth will be the collateral of Westminster’s voter ID laws The Queen’s Speech on the 17th May outlined the UK Government’s plans to implement Voter ID in UK elections. Posted 10 Aug 2021
Joint letter: 650 voters in London, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland call for PR at Westminster A new report from the ERS celebrates two-decades of proportional representation in Britain, including the Senedd, Scottish Parliament, and London Assembly. Posted 02 Aug 2021
Here to Stay: Two Decades of Proportional Representation in Britain The 6 May 2021 was a milestone for the campaign for fairer votes in Britain. The date marked the sixth set of elections to take place for each of Great Britain’s devolved elected institutions –... Posted 31 Jul 2021
Is Westminster gearing up for a devolution battle over ‘voter suppression’ plans? The Welsh Government has spoken out in strong terms against plans in Westminster to impose mandatory voter ID for UK elections. In a Senedd question to Wales’ Counsel General – the government’s top legal figure... Posted 02 Jul 2021