Why we need real leadership on democratic reform from the next Welsh Labour leader What was always set to be an interesting Welsh Labour conference this weekend quickly became one for the history books as Carwyn Jones used his conference speech to announce his intention to stand down as... Posted 24 Apr 2018
Local newspapers play a key role in our democracy and their decline is concerning “When trusted and credible news sources decline, we can become vulnerable to news which is untrustworthy.” So said the Prime Minister last week – representing fears even at the very top over the decline of... Posted 14 Feb 2018
A month before polling day, nearly 100 candidates in Wales have already won Voting is an essential part of democratic life – from Mayoral contests to Westminster elections. Yet in an alarming number of places next month, voters in Wales will be denied a vote. That’s not because... Posted 11 Apr 2017
An exciting time to join ERS Cymru As she joins us as the new Director of ERS Cymru, Jess Blair sets out the challenges and opportunities for deepening Welsh democracy. In the last twelve months the political landscape across the world has... Posted 14 Mar 2017
Senedd reform and local PR: an exciting week for Welsh democracy As the political world shifts from its axis in a tumultuous first month of 2017, you’d be forgiven for missing on some other developments in the electoral reform agenda in Wales. Whisper it, but all... Posted 02 Feb 2017
England let down by elections as Scotland leads the way Since Thursday’s local elections we’ve been crunching the numbers. Did voters get a fair deal? What has breaking from First Past the Post meant for Scotland? Well what we’re seeing is a widening gulf between local democracy... Posted 09 May 2012