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Labour are looking for policies to fix Britain’s broken democracy. Here’s 5 ideas

The Labour party is currently consulting on its policies for political reform and the reforming Britain's broken constitution.

Posted 25 Jun 2020

More evidence that under Westminster’s warped voting system, swathes of Britain can be written off

New research has highlighted once again just how damaging Westminster's warped voting system is to our society.

Posted 23 Jun 2020

Labour decision on proportional representation for executive elections due

“Labour shouldn’t model its elections on Westminster’s broken system, but on the values they want to see enacted."

Posted 21 May 2020

Labour leadership candidates set out their stalls on political reform for the ERS

Labour members have received their ballot papers and are voting in the leadership and deputy leadership contests – with polls open until the 2nd April. The Electoral Reform Society aims to ensure that Britain’s ‘democratic...

Posted 28 Feb 2020

Keir (Hardie) was a strong supporter of electoral reform

Labour, from its beginnings 100 years ago has promoted democratic reform. Keir Hardie was a supporter of the Electoral Reform Society (then called the Proportional Representation Society). Hardie, a leading Scottish socialist, helped found the...

Posted 24 Jan 2020

Brexit has drawn back the curtain on Britain’s unwieldy coalitions

In one sense, the formation of The Independent Group on Monday came to many as a shock to the system. But in another sense, it simply reflected a long-term reality. Britain’s parties are unwieldy coalitions,...

Posted 19 Feb 2019