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Simplifying, updating and consolidating electoral law is long overdue

We’ve told Parliament the case for updating our...

Current electoral legislation is not fit for purpose. The core...

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Conservative TV Debates

Why we’re calling on Boris Johnson to take...

In our fragile democracy, we need all the opportunities possible...

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Conservative MPs are running out of time to prevent another crisis

Why a directly elected PM could trigger a...

This piece was originally published by The Times In the...

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“Citizens’ assemblies are being used to upgrade Scottish democracy”

Citizens’ assemblies can help us move beyond a...

This piece was originally published by The Scotsman. Talk of...

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Democracy needs you: Cross-party group seeks evidence for...

Last month saw a landmark in the push to overhaul...

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Darren Hughes on Sky News

ERS is the Press: May 2019

In a month that began and ended with elections for...

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Volatile voting: Why the next General Election is...

Voters want to shop around more than ever – but...

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The public wants a fairer, more honest, more cooperative politics

Ending the Punch and Judy show: How to...

There is an uncomfortable fact for those who oppose moves...

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Westminster Beyond Brexit Ending the Politics of Division

Ending the Politics of Division – How We...

Ten years on from the expenses scandal that rocked trust...

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

Euro elections show how Westminster’s first past the...

Elections to the European Parliament take place today across the...

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Each member state decides the details of the system used to elect their MEPs

How is the European Parliament Elected?

Voters across the EU will be heading to the polls...

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Australia uses two preferential systems to elect their federal representatives

Does Australia use First Past the Post?

Australians head to the polls tomorrow to elect all 151...

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