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41 percent of England’s population now live in areas with some form of mayoral devolution deal

What is a combined authority and what is...

Local government in England comes in many different formats, unitary,...

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A product of a history of ad hoc piecemeal top-down reforms

How is local government organised in England?

England’s local government can sometimes be quite confusing. The history...

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These reforms are vital for delivering better public services for Wales

Welsh Labour conference vote is a big boost...

With just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been...

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Investing in scrutiny will ensure that the Senedd better delivers for Wales

Why the Senedd needs more members

With just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been...

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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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Duverger’s Law is one of the oldest so-called ‘laws’ in political science

Duvager’s law – more guidelines than actual rules?

Wherever there are two dominant political parties, there is a...

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Democracy Made in England

Democracy Made in England: Where Next for English...

In the context of the changing nature of UK governance,...

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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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Scottish Green Conference 2022 Social

Power from the People: What is it like...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a member of...

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Plaid Cymru Conference

Time to revitalise local democracy (Plaid Cymru Conference)

Time to revitalise local democracy Could the elections in May...

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Welsh Labour Conference 2022

Wales for a new democracy (Welsh Labour Conference)

Where next for a Welsh democracy paving the way at...

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