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The last election shows in stark terms why the Westminster system is beyond its sell-by date
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Another disproportional Westminster election could have profound implications for Scotland and the UK

We are living through an uncertain political era. Many old certainties are shifting geopolitically and the UK has only just...

SNP Conference Event

SNP Conference – 25 Years of devolution: What next for Scottish democracy?

After 25 years of devolution, there is much to discuss and debate. Come to this fringe to explore the impact...

European Congress of Local Governments
Electoral Reform in Westminster

European local government: New ideas of decentralisation in a changing world

I was delighted to be asked to moderate the main Plenary Session of the 9th Annual Congress on European Local...

Scottish Labour Conference 2024 Share

Westminster isn’t working: How can Labour fix our broken politics? (Scottish Labour Conference)

The UK has gone through a period of turmoil and volatility which has polarised society and degraded institutions. Millions of...

Scottish Greens Conference
English Local Democracy

ERS Scotland makes the case for local democracy innovation at Scottish Greens’ Conference

When citizens come together to make plans about the place they know best, Scotland’s towns, cities and villages can flourish....

Scot Green Conf 23

What is the best route to powerful communities? (Scottish Green Conference)

Innovations in Local Democracy: What is the best route to powerful communities? A vibrant and powerful local democracy creates the...

The first time you have needed photo ID to vote in an election in Scotland
ERS Scotland

Voter ID makes its unwelcome Scottish debut in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

If you live in Rutherglen and Hamilton West and are registered to vote, tomorrow is the day you can go...

Lesley Riddoch
English Local Democracy

Lesley Riddoch’s State of Scottish Democracy lecture

Thank you to everyone who made it along to hear author and broadcaster, Lesley Riddoch, present the second of our...

SNP Conf 2023 preview

Making Scotland’s Communities Independent (SNP Conference)

What is the best route to powerful communities? A vibrant and powerful local democracy creates the basis for building strong...

The State of Scottish Democracy Lecture

ERS Scotland’s State of Scottish Democracy lecture, 2023

ERS Scotland is proud to host the second annual State of Scottish Democracy lecture. Each year we assess the health...

Scottish Lib Dem 2023

How do we build a better Scottish democracy? (Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference)

‘Taking the Road to Renewal’, ERS Scotland presents Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP in conversation with Jonathon Shafi. In what is potentially...

SNP leadership candidates
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Here’s how SNP leadership elections work

The deadline for contenders to put themselves forward for the next SNP leadership passed at midday on the 24th February,...