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Another example of the government missing the mark when it comes electoral integrity

Why voter ID is the opposite of what...

That there is growing opposition to government plans to introduce...

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What can we learn from the evolution of...

There has been considerable discussion about the ‘Union’ and efforts...

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Electoral systems play a big role in the number of women elected

International Women’s Day: How Westminster’s voting system is...

What’s clear is that Westminster’s out-dated structures aren’t allowing the...

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House of Lords

Why are there still hereditary peers in the...

The ancient triumvirate of the British constitution – the Monarchy,...

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Voters in Northern Ireland demand more transparency in...

New research by the Electoral Commission has shown the public...

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ERS Members Workshop

Reporting back from our ERS members’ workshop

Following the 2019 election, we set about revising our campaigning...

Developments at the ERS

UK government’s mandatory voter ID plans slammed by...

Leading US civil rights groups have sounded the alarm over...

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There should be no off-switch for transparency

This loophole is letting lobbying go under the...

A major loophole in Scotland’s lobbying register is undermining transparency...

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This assembly has real clout and major backing

The Blaenau Gwent Climate Assembly is a first...

This community could be about to change how communities in...

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Parliament is considering turning its back on new...

Both houses of Parliament have long been associated with inaccessibility,...

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Campaigners call for Government to back franchise extension...

May’s elections will see an exciting democratic first as voters...

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May's election represents a significant step forward for Welsh democracy

ERS Cymru leads calls for political parties to...

May’s election will be the first that 16 and 17...

ERS Cymru