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Over 2_3rds of councillors feel they lack the powers to represent the needs of their local community

For local democracy to flourish our representatives need...

New ERS research finds over two-thirds of councillors feel they...

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Fewer than a third disagree with a 90 member Senedd

Poll finds growing support for properly equipped Senedd

Last week a new poll for the Western Mail, carried...

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IWD: Why proportional representation can be a driving...

A driving force for most people who believe in electoral...

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The Elections Bill paves the way for foreign interests to influence our politics

The Elections Bill could open the floodgates on...

We’ve spoken a lot about the danger of the Elections...

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Electoral Commission: Elections Bill would ‘allow ministers to shape how electoral law is applied to them’

The Electoral Commission’s letter on the Elections Bill...

The Electoral Commission has written an unprecedented letter to the...

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ERS in the Press: January 2022

Scandal and crisis at the heart of government have dominated...

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Join the Elections Bill Rally in Parliament Square

The government aren’t listening – make your voices...

Join the Elections Bill Rally in Parliament Square. The passing...

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This bill will put too much power in the hands of the government

Now it’s over to the Lords to prevent...

Yesterday was a dark day for democracy. Despite widespread opposition...

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MPs propose proportional representation amendments to the Elections Bill

On Monday MPs have a chance to pass...

Opposition MPs have tabled amendments on reforming our voting system...

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The Elections Bill will hand huge powers to the government over our elections

The government should stop and re-think Elections Bill...

The government’s Elections Bill returns to the House of Commons...

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Senior MPs tell government evidence has simply not been good enough

Even senior MPs agree the government needs to...

Earlier this week, the House of Commons Public Administration and...

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Opposition held safe seats can be easily ignored

Levelling Down: First Past the Post’s impact on...

Looking at just national disproportionality hides far more damning realities...

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