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
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
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
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
2021 Elections: Millions of voters to get fair representation through PR Over 12 million voters have a powerful voice today, with proportional representation used in Wales, Scotland and on the London Assembly. Posted 06 May 2021
How May’s elections for the Senedd Cymru will work On May 6, more than 2 million voters will be called to elect their 60 representatives in the Senedd / Welsh Parliament. The Senedd was established in 1999, together with the Scottish Parliament, and holds... Posted 04 May 2021
My 20 years of campaigning for votes at 16 This is a guest post from Kelly Harris, a qualified youth worker who has worked with children and young people for 20 years across Wales. I still find it hard to believe that it has been... Posted 26 Apr 2021
Welsh democracy is under threat, we need more members of the Senedd now more than ever Just a few short weeks out from the Senedd elections and it’s clear that the election campaign has now hit full swing. With polls suggesting some uncertainty parties are already setting out their stalls on... Posted 09 Apr 2021
Manifesto for democracy: A Stronger Senedd The Senedd looks very different to when it was first conceived in 1999. Ongoing devolution has meant more powers are held in Cardiff Bay – including primary law-making powers and tax-varying powers that create a... Posted 23 Oct 2020