Hearing from ‘Missing Voices’ – confusion, frustration and hope in Welsh politicsJess Blair reflects on the results of Wales’ largest ever in-depth survey on how people feel about politics in Wales. ‘What does politics mean to you?” It’s a tough question, and even more difficult to...Posted 11 Dec 2017
From random results to Lords-a-claiming – 2017 and the Electoral Reform SocietyLooking back on the past year, there’s a strong sense of achievement at the issues the ERS has been able to raise – and we are equipped with stronger arguments than ever for reform. It...Posted 06 Dec 2017
It’s time to make TV debates a core part of our electionsThe TV debate has become, in a relatively short period, a major part of British general elections. The expectation that Theresa May would take part, only for her to not, has even been described as...Posted 05 Dec 2017
Meet the new ERS CouncilAfter a well-contested election, the Electoral Reform Society have a new Council to govern the Society for the next two years. Nearly 700 members took part, with 39 candidates standing for the 15 seats available....Posted 28 Nov 2017
The House of Lords is a rolling expenses scandal – now politicians must actThe past two years have not been good for the House of Lords. Despite legislation to expel those who commit crimes or fail to attend, there are still those who do very little yet continue...Posted 21 Nov 2017
The facts are clear: We can’t afford to let the Lords go unreformedTomasina Wallman is a University of Nottingham Research Placement student with the Electoral Reform Society. The evidence is stronger than ever. The House of Lords is a drain not only on our democracy, but on...Posted 16 Nov 2017
An inconvenient truth – It’s time for more Assembly MembersJess Blair says the case for a larger Assembly has to be made beyond Cardiff Bay to the people it will impact. Having more Assembly Members isn’t necessarily on anyone’s Christmas list, but it should...Posted 06 Nov 2017
Caroline Lucas: A fair electoral system would tackle why people don’t voteGreen Party Co-Leader Caroline Lucas at the Westminster Hall Debate on Electoral Reform If democracy is about fairly representing the views of the people, we are failing at it with first past the post. As...Posted 01 Nov 2017
The proposed Lords reforms are sticking plaster politics: Peers are writing their own rulesWe’re at a rare point in politics. There is almost a consensus on the need for change –to cut down the supersized House of Lords. At the end of this month, a key Lords committee...Posted 19 Oct 2017
A chance to do Welsh local elections differentlyWhile the Wales Act’s passing earlier this year didn’t come without its challenges, the legislation does mean that a range of new powers will soon be devolved to Wales, including those over elections. This ultimately...Posted 11 Oct 2017