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Citizens' Assemblies

What we’ve learnt about the government’s ‘Democracy Commission’

December 18, 2020

By Akash Thiara, a Placement Student with the Electoral Reform Society from the University of Nottingham. It has been a...

77.9% said that looking at the electoral system should be a priority
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Shock Parliamentary survey results highlights calls for electoral reform

By Akash Thiara, a Placement Student with the Electoral Reform Society from the University of Nottingham. A survey conducted by...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

YouGov study reveals the stark levels of discontent with Westminster

December 11, 2020

By Akash Thiara, a Placement Student with the Electoral Reform Society from the University of Nottingham. Last week, polling firm...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

One year on from the General Election: What we’ve learnt about Westminster’s warped voting system

December 11, 2020

A year ago this Saturday, the polls opened on the first December election for over ninety years. At the time...

The Electoral Commission has become an analogue regulator in a digital age
Campaign Regulation

MPs in joint call to ‘protect and strengthen’ the Electoral Commission, 20 years after its foundation

This week marks 20 years since the Electoral Commission was founded. It’s a time for celebration of its successes but...

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Electoral Reform in Westminster

ERS in the Press – November 2020

In a month dominated by coronavirus and a second national lockdown in England as well as Brexit negotiations, democratic issues...

Campaign Regulation

Happy birthday to the Electoral Commission – now let’s give it the powers it needs

November 30, 2020

This Monday marks 20 years since the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 received Royal Assent. It was an...

the Prime Minister should be exploring new ways to give power to local communities
English Local Democracy

Boris Johnson might not like devolution but it’s vital for his levelling up plan

This article was originally published on inews.co.uk. You could dismiss the comments as classic Boris Johnson bluster. But they vocalise...

Campaign Regulation

Why we need transparency around the political use of personal data

November 26, 2020

In recent years, we’ve talked a lot about the rise of online political campaigning and the impact this can have...

voters deserve to know who’s targeting them online.
Campaign Regulation

20 years since the Electoral Commission was founded, our watchdog needs more clout

Monday 30th November marks the 20th Anniversary of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act. In 2000, just 30% of people...

PR is coming to welsh local elections
ERS Cymru

Right to scrap First Past the Post won for Welsh councils

UPDATE: On Wednesday 21st January, the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill became law after receiving Royal Assent. Now the...

English Local Democracy

Welsh Parliament to vote on letting councils scrap first past the post

November 17, 2020

Local government is one of our most important layers of representation, delivering everyday frontline services such as social care and...