The Reformer

When it comes to politics sunlight is the best disinfectant

Westminster’s dirty secret – what lobbying in Britain...

Lobbying is a word that can be used to describe...

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The Representation of the People Bill should live up to its name and scrap First Past the Post

Elections bill will bring in once-in-a-generation change to...

Today sees the first reading of the Representation of the...

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It is a crisis confronting our democracy that can't be ignored

MPs form new cross-party group aimed at wholesale...

This week, MPs and peers from across the political spectrum...

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How can someone be removed from the House...

When peers make headlines for the wrong reasons, the same...

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I’m quietly optimistic about what lies ahead

First weekend of Dunfermline New City Assembly lays...

Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital, feels like the ideal place to...

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Citizens have the right to expect regular local elections

Local election delays: It’s unacceptable to treat voters...

Elections are a crucial part of the democratic process. Citizens...

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Political uncertainty has damaged business confidence

Business leaders make the case for electoral reform

We saw a significant intervention in the debate around electoral...

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British public strongly back caps on donations to...

Polling published in the last few weeks reveals that the British public are...

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The top 5 most-read ERS articles from 2025

As the year draws to an end, we’ve had a...

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The Prime Minister has created 96 new peers in total

Latest peerages mean government has replaced the hereditary...

Keir Starmer himself not long ago described the wholly unelected...

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Why reach out when you can win a majority on just 30 percent of the vote

How First Past the Post turns politics into...

Poll after poll and headline after headline in the U.K...

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very aggressive procedural action_

Legislative battles are renewing the focus on Westminster’s...

A common argument from defenders of the unelected Lords is...

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