Why the SNP are Scotland’s new predominant partyOn Wednesday, ERS Scotland launched a major new report, One Party To Rule Them All: Does Scotland Have A Predominant-Party Problem?. That concept of a “predominant-party system” – popularised by the political scientist Giovanni Sartori –...Posted 20 Apr 2016
Let’s make sure every voice is heard in WalesThere are now just a couple of weeks until the Welsh Assembly election. Parties are coming out with their policies for the next Assembly thick and fast. So we’re calling on parties to revitalise democracy in...Posted 18 Apr 2016
Democratiaeth ac Amrwyiaeth: Creu Cymru i BawbDarllenwch ein maniffesto, “Democratiaeth ac Amrwyiaeth: Creu Cymru i Bawb”, yma Yn y bôn, mae democratiaeth yn ddathliad o amrywiaeth. Mae democratiaeth yn mynnu bod y dadleuon yn cael eu profi, craffu a’u gwirio, o’u...Posted 15 Apr 2016
A diverse democracy: Building a Wales for allAt its heart, democracy is a celebration of variety. Democracy requires that arguments are tested, scrutinised and checked, from inception to delivery. That’s why it’s important that the backgrounds of those doing that are as...Posted 15 Apr 2016
The Other EU ReferendumWith only 76 days until polls open in Britain’s EU referendum there is now a diminishing amount of time before the campaign reaches its zenith. Yet, it may have escaped the notice of many Britons...Posted 07 Apr 2016
Move House for Electoral Reform! Facts behind our April FoolsWhilst the day-to-day effects of First Past the Post for communities around Britain is closer to a tragedy – for one day a year we attempt, along with everyone else, to spread our message using...Posted 06 Apr 2016
Mind the #EUref Generation GapIt’s no news that young people are seen as disengaged from formal politics. But research we released at the weekend shows just how deep that runs when it comes to the EU referendum. We’ve revealed a worrying...Posted 04 Apr 2016
Revealed: voters’ turnout prediction for the EU referendum (and other things)A couple of weeks ago we revealed that just 16% of voters feel well informed about the EU referendum. Today, we can reveal even more. The polling by BMG Research, commissioned by us at the ERS, shows the...Posted 29 Mar 2016
The Irish election: How PR can keep the local linkThe General Election in Ireland last month was an earthquake in Irish politics. Ireland now has a vastly more diverse political landscape, with the results a reflection of a major decline in party loyalties –...Posted 29 Mar 2016
The government should let union members choose how they voteTomorrow, the Chancellor will present his budget for the year ahead. But it’s not the only important thing happening: though it won’t be dominating the headlines, the government’s controversial Trade Union Bill will reach one...Posted 15 Mar 2016