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There are many ways party leaders and prime ministers are chosen across Europe

How are Prime Ministers chosen around the world?

With pressure mounting on Boris Johnson, it’s looking increasingly possible...

Around the World
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...

Current Affairs Commentary
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...

Current Affairs Commentary
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...

Current Affairs Commentary
Tin of Paint

Not what it says on the tin: 8...

There are some parties you come across where there is...

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2022 is a big year for presidential elections in Europe

How are Presidents elected around Europe?

2022 is a big year for presidential elections in Europe...

Around the World
A tram in portugal

As Portugal heads to the polls – how...

Portugal is holding a snap election at the end of...

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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...

Current Affairs Commentary
With First Past the Post extreme candidates simply join mainstream parties

Does First Past the Post stop extremists getting...

If you listen to supporters of first past the post,...

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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...

Current Affairs Commentary
Voter ID will be the nail in the coffin for democracy and MP’s integrity

Dominic Grieve is just the latest conservative to...

While the Elections Bill is not expected to return to...

Current Affairs Commentary
The government remains opposed to these common sense proposals

A Labour Peer is trying to abolish hereditary peers...

There is overwhelming support for reform but Friday once again...

Current Affairs Commentary