Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced – it’s time to change thatWith just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation. Changes to the size of...Posted 11 Sep 2020
ERS in the Press – August 2020As governments respond to the global pandemic, the issue of how voters are represented has not gone away. In fact, in many ways, it has become more salient. PR in the public eye In August,...Posted 04 Sep 2020
Our elections watchdog needs strengthening, not scrappingYou’d think given the rising tide of disinformation, dodgy donations and dark ads online, the government might be getting serious about empowering our elections watchdog. Instead, the Conservative Party has actually issued a call to...Posted 03 Sep 2020
Revealed: The true cost of Britain’s silent peersThere are many perks to being a member of the House of Lords. While many peers do work hard, it seems one of the perks is being able to claim expenses for doing very little....Posted 17 Aug 2020
Scotland’s loophole ridden lobbying laws are in need of an urgent upgradeWealth and power can get people access and influence that normal citizens can only imagine. It is, after all, why lobbying is a multi-million pound industry. That's why transparency is so vital.Posted 17 Aug 2020
Political parties – what are your plans to make a more diverse Senedd?On first glance, the Senedd might appear relatively diverse for a political institution in the UK. It made headlines in 2003 when it became the first legislative body in the world to have 50% women....Posted 17 Aug 2020
Britain moves closer to shutting down ‘dark ads’ – but we need action nowThe government has today unveiled new proposals that would require parties and political campaigners to display a digital imprint on online political advertisements. This would bring online ads in line with offline election material, which...Posted 12 Aug 2020
ERS in the Press – July 2020Another Lords scandal, fighting for fair votes, and a spotlight on foreign interference: highlights from the ERS' campaigning in July.Posted 10 Aug 2020
The unelected House of Lords is undermining Britain’s reputationBritain's ability to speak up for democracy abroad has just taken a major self-inflicted hit.Posted 06 Aug 2020
Ed Davey MP: Westminster needs comprehensive reform – including proportional representation for votersThe Electoral Reform Society offers a space to party leadership candidates to put forward their visions for democracy during internal elections. This is a piece from Ed Davey MP, who is running to be leader...Posted 04 Aug 2020