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

The 2022 Elections Bill could open the floodgates...

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

Current Affairs Commentary
Scots Labour PR Fringe

Proportional Representation: What the rest of the U.K....

Join the ERS’ Jonothan Shafi chairing an event in the...

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

The Electoral Commission’s letter on the 2022 Elections...

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

Current Affairs Commentary
More people will bother voting if they feel that their vote won't be wasted

Does proportional representation lead to higher turnout?

A healthy democracy requires healthy levels of democratic participation –...

Your Questions Answered
STV has made Australian politics better wherever it is used

The Single Transferable Vote means every vote counts...

In the closing days of 2021, I braved the scorch...

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pile of newspapers

ERS in the Press: January 2022

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

Current Affairs Commentary
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...

Current Affairs Commentary
other countries have powerful regional representatives, Britain remains the odd-one-out

How are the members of upper houses chosen...

Many countries use a bicameral political system – meaning that...

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Big Ben

Thanks to our supporters we’ve recruited a new...

We are delighted to announce that we recently appointed a new Lakeman...

Developments at the ERS
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...

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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...

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...

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