The Reformer

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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This bill will put too much power in the hands of the government

Now it’s over to the Lords to prevent...

Yesterday was a dark day for democracy. Despite widespread opposition...

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MPs propose proportional representation amendments to the Elections Bill

On Monday MPs have a chance to pass...

Opposition MPs have tabled amendments on reforming our voting system...

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The Elections Bill will hand huge powers to the government over our elections

The government should stop and re-think the 2022...

The government’s Elections Bill returns to the House of Commons...

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