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2022 at the ERS: Our work behind the scenes

Each year we write an Annual Report which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy fit for the...

Posted 28 Nov 2022

2022 at the ERS: Our research and publications

Each year we write an Annual Report which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy fit for the...

Posted 27 Nov 2022

2022 at the ERS: Getting our issues in the Press

Each year we write an Annual Report which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy fit for the...

Posted 26 Nov 2022

2022 at the ERS: Our year campaigning for change

Each year we write an Annual Report which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy fit for the...

Posted 24 Nov 2022

The 2022 Welsh Local Elections and the case for STV

On May 5th 2022 voters went to the polls in Wales to elect councillors for all 22 local authorities. These were not the only elections held that day; Northern Ireland held an Assembly election and...

Posted 15 Nov 2022

Time for Change The 2022 Welsh Local Elections and the Case for STV

Voter ID list gives few options for younger voters

Long-awaited details of the government’s voter ID scheme have now finally been released including details of which IDs will be accepted at the polling station. With no alternatives for voters who turn up on the...

Posted 11 Nov 2022

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