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Parliament’s petition site isn’t a magic route to changing the law
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Does the parliamentary petition site make a difference?

The parliamentary petition site is in the news at the moment, as nearly three million people have signed a petition...

Ireland's general election will mark a century of national elections held using the Single Transferable Vote
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Unlike the UK, Ireland’s voting system can cope with changing voter preferences

When Ireland goes to the polls for its general election, on Friday 29 November, it will mark over 100 years...

Its time to inject new life into our politics by giving the vote to 16 and 17 year olds
Votes at 16

When was the voting age reduced from 21 to 18 in the UK?

The UK is no stranger to expanding the franchise. The age you have to be to cast a vote in...

APPG for Fair Votes
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Over 100 MPs join new parliamentary group supporting electoral reform for Westminster

Today sees the launch of a new parliamentary group on electoral reform, which is upping the pressure on the government...

Much like in the UK, the First Past the Post style Electoral College can crown the wrong winner
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Could Trump lose the popular vote for the third time but secure a second term as President?

Before the last US Presidential election, in 2020, we asked whether it was possible for Donald Trump to again lose...

A democratic mandate would mean better legislation in the long run
House of Lords

The Commons versus the Lords: What’s the difference?

Our parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, but do we really need...

Over 70% of residents in a consultation, and a majority of councillors backed the move
ERS Cymru

Majority of councillors vote for STV in Gwynedd, but vote fails to reach high threshold by one vote

There was a disappointing outcome in Gwynedd this afternoon as we just fell short in winning the council’s vote on...

Will the electoral system for directly elected leaders be addressed in the White Paper on Devolution
Local democracy

Positive statements on restoring the electoral system for Mayors and PCCs

There have been positive noises from government ministers on repairing one part of the damage done to our democracy by...

ERS Cymru

It’s 3 for 3! Residents’ consultation in Ceredigion is the third to back fair votes under STV

October 23, 2024

There was more fantastic news out of Wales today, as Ceredigion County Council released the results of their consultation on...

As it stands, the current list of acceptable voter ID is pitifully, and worryingly, limited
Voter ID

Allowing veteran cards for voting is a positive step, but it’s not enough

We have long argued that the list of acceptable forms of voter ID is extremely limited. So it is good...

MPs debate bill to remove Hereditary Peers from the House of Lords
House of Lords

Hereditary Peers: Thank you for your contribution, and goodnight

Last night, the first debate of the Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill happened in the House of Commons. The Bill, if...

Under a third of respondents supported First Past the Post for local elections in Powys
ERS Cymru

Second Welsh consultation backs STV as Powys residents nearly two-thirds in favour

There was more fantastic news out of Wales last week, as Powys County Council released the results of their consultation...