The Reformer

Ministers are sadly off the mark when it comes to trust in politics

In a perhaps unsurprising move, ministers have denied that Westminster is broken...

Bill introduced to ensure the ‘missing millions’ are signed up to vote

An MP has introduced a bill to close the gaping voter registration gap in the UK.

Voters are worried about false information online – and political parties need to listen up

The coronavirus pandemic has seen waves of misinformation spread around the globe – and the UK is no exception...

Ministers make a vital u-turn on plans to lock MPs out of Parliament

After uproar from MPs, democracy campaigners and the wider public, the government made a welcome u-turn last week.

The government accepts votes need to ‘count equally’. Now let’s get on with making it happen

On Monday night, MPs debated the need to reform Westminster's one-party-takes-all voting system. 

New inquiry launched into Britain’s ‘wild west’ electoral laws

Anyone with an interest in bringing campaign rules into the 21st century can make a submission.

The Virtual Council: How are local authorities responding to the Covid crisis?

The Centre for Public Scrutiny set out some good practice for how councils can adapt during the pandemic.

Scrapping remote participation for MPs risks a ‘rump Parliament’

Government must back backbenchers' proposals to protect voters' interests and shielding MPs, democracy experts say.

Plans to scrap remote voting for MPs risk confusion and chaos at Westminster

The government's plans to scrap remote voting are beyond a farce.

16 and 17 year olds have secured the right to vote in Wales

16 and 17 year olds officially secure the right to vote in Wales’ on Monday 1st June, for Senedd elections. 

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ERS in the Press – May 2020

See what we've been up to this month.

Share your views on the success of the Virtual Parliament

If you think Parliament needs to be brought into the 21st century, this is your chance...