Welsh Labour conference vote is a big boost to campaign for Senedd reformWith just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation. For as long as there...Posted 16 Mar 2022
Why the Senedd needs more membersWith just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation. Changes to the size of...Posted 13 Mar 2022
Poll finds growing support for properly equipped SeneddLast 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 equalityA 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 2022Scandal 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’ democracyThis 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’ democracyBaroness 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 lawsThe 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 WestminsterA 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