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For too long England has lagged behind on progress towards fairer votes

Why England needs the Single Transferable Vote

In May 2022, local elections will take place throughout Scotland...

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It is now 15 years since Scotland abandoned First Past the Post for local elections

England and Wales can learn from Scotland’s success...

It is now 15 years since Scotland abandoned First Past...

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An exciting development for Welsh democracy

Early voting trails come to Wales

This week the Welsh Government announced an exciting series of...

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These reforms are vital for delivering better public services for Wales

Welsh Labour conference vote is a big boost...

With just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been...

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Investing in scrutiny will ensure that the Senedd better delivers for Wales

Why the Senedd needs more members

With just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been...

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Over 2_3rds of councillors feel they lack the powers to represent the needs of their local community

For local democracy to flourish our representatives need...

New ERS research finds over two-thirds of councillors feel they...

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Fewer than a third disagree with a 90 member Senedd

Poll finds growing support for properly equipped Senedd

Last week a new poll for the Western Mail, carried...

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IWD: Why proportional representation can be a driving...

A driving force for most people who believe in electoral...

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The Elections Bill paves the way for foreign interests to influence our politics

The 2022 Elections Bill could open the floodgates...

We’ve spoken a lot about the danger of the Elections...

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Electoral Commission: Elections Bill would ‘allow ministers to shape how electoral law is applied to them’

The Electoral Commission’s letter on the 2022 Elections...

The Electoral Commission has written an unprecedented letter to the...

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pile of newspapers

ERS in the Press: January 2022

Scandal and crisis at the heart of government have dominated...

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Join the Elections Bill Rally in Parliament Square

The government aren’t listening – make your voices...

Join the Elections Bill Rally in Parliament Square. The passing...

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