MPs from across the political divide will step up efforts to update Britain’s analogue-age election rules on Wednesday, amid growing fears ‘dark money and disinformation’ could undermine the next General Election.
Posted 15 May 2019
Campaigners, trade unionists and political will unite to set out a vision for ‘real democracy’, at a major conference in Manchester marking the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre.
Posted 15 May 2019
The two main parties now have a combined support of just 50% – a historic low, according to the Electoral Reform Society. However, Westminster and voters remain hampered by a binary, out-dated voting system.
Posted 13 May 2019
Statement from the Electoral Reform Society, immediate release 7th May 2019 For more information/comment or for interview bids, contact [email protected] / 07794728820. ERS spokespeople are available for interview. Contact Jon Narcross, Communications Officer: [email protected]/ 07794728820...
Posted 08 May 2019
There are real concerns over the lack of time to ensure a high-quality, informed and transparent contest, experts say.
Posted 29 Apr 2019
MPs will debate the case for reforming the Commons’ ‘divisive, broken electoral system’ on Tuesday (23rd), in a Westminster Hall debate.
Posted 23 Apr 2019
The Electoral Reform Society is calling for changes to Westminster’s ‘broken voting system’, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act receiving Royal Assent.
Posted 15 Apr 2019
Statement from the Electoral Reform Society for immediate release, 9th April 2019. For more information, quotes, or to arrange an interview, contact [email protected] Campaigners have called for the government to set out how proposals for dealing with...
Posted 09 Apr 2019
The Electoral Reform Society is warning that voters could turn towards authoritarian politics unless we shift to a more representative, participatory politics.
Posted 08 Apr 2019
Statement from the Electoral Reform Society for immediate release, 28th March 2019 Contact: Jon Narcross, Communication Officer, 07794728820 or [email protected] Daniel Mosley, the 4th Baron Ravensdale, has won a vote on British laws for life...
Posted 27 Mar 2019