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
Voters are worried about false information online – and political parties need to listen upThe coronavirus pandemic has seen waves of misinformation spread around the globe – and the UK is no exception...Posted 18 Jun 2020
Ministers make a vital u-turn on plans to lock MPs out of ParliamentAfter uproar from MPs, democracy campaigners and the wider public, the government made a welcome u-turn last week.Posted 13 Jun 2020
Has Westminster’s ‘winner-takes-all’ mentality hampered Parliament’s response to the pandemic?A new report delves into how Parliament has responded to the current pandemic - and holds up a mirror to Westminster's centralised set-up. Posted 10 Jun 2020
The government accepts votes need to ‘count equally’. Now let’s get on with making it happenOn Monday night, MPs debated the need to reform Westminster's one-party-takes-all voting system. Posted 09 Jun 2020
New inquiry launched into Britain’s ‘wild west’ electoral lawsAnyone with an interest in bringing campaign rules into the 21st century can make a submission.Posted 08 Jun 2020
The Virtual Council: How are local authorities responding to the Covid crisis?The Centre for Public Scrutiny set out some good practice for how councils can adapt during the pandemic.Posted 04 Jun 2020
Scrapping remote participation for MPs risks a ‘rump Parliament’Government must back backbenchers' proposals to protect voters' interests and shielding MPs, democracy experts say.Posted 02 Jun 2020
Plans to scrap remote voting for MPs risk confusion and chaos at WestminsterThe government's plans to scrap remote voting are beyond a farce.Posted 01 Jun 2020
16 and 17 year olds have secured the right to vote in Wales16 and 17 year olds officially secure the right to vote in Wales’ on Monday 1st June, for Senedd elections. Posted 01 Jun 2020