Parties can back this simple change today to help bring in the ‘missing millions’A cross-party group of peers are backing an amendment to improve the accuracy of the electoral register setting out new ways to include 16 and 17- year olds on the nationwide list – so they...Posted 08 Oct 2020
Britain’s voter registration system is leaving millions on the sidelinesThey’ve been called the ‘missing millions’: over 9 million eligible people in Great Britain are currently not on the electoral roll. Posted 18 Sep 2020
Bill introduced to ensure the ‘missing millions’ are signed up to voteAn MP has introduced a bill to close the gaping voter registration gap in the UK.Posted 18 Jun 2020
Why it’s time for Automatic Voter RegistrationHere's how to bring in the 'missing millions'.Posted 30 Apr 2020
Electoral Registration Officers – the Runnymede Trust want to hear from youThis is a guest post from Dr Zubaida Haque, the Deputy Director of the Runnymede Trust. There are over 8 million black and ethnic minority people in Britain, yet research from the Electoral Commission suggests that...Posted 20 Dec 2019
Time is nearly out to register to vote. Don’t be silenced this electionThe election is fast approaching: and it’s time to bring the ‘missing millions’ currently not on the electoral roll into the fold. If you aren’t on the register, your voice won’t be heard. With only...Posted 25 Nov 2019
How do you register to vote and when do you have to do it by?Whilst registration statistics have gone dramatically up since the date for the next general election became official, arguably the level of first-time registration may be being overstated. The statistics we are given tell us the...Posted 13 Nov 2019
Three issues that need tackling this General ElectionLet’s use this election as a chance to re-build democracy on stronger and fairer foundations As the UK prepares for its next general election in December, it is important to revise what needs to be...Posted 05 Nov 2019
ERS is the Press: May 2019In a month that began and ended with elections for local councils and the European Parliament – both of which showed the changing nature of British politics and the continued decline of the two main...Posted 05 Jun 2019
ERS in the Press – April 2019As we geared up for a big round of local elections in England and Northern Ireland, we’ve been putting reform of Britain’s out-dated politics firmly on the agenda. Fair votes now As the Brexit process...Posted 01 May 2019