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Ireland's general election will mark a century of national elections held using the Single Transferable Vote

Unlike the UK, Ireland’s voting system can cope...

When Ireland goes to the polls for its general election,...

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Its time to inject new life into our politics by giving the vote to 16 and 17 year olds

When was the voting age reduced from 21...

The UK is no stranger to expanding the franchise. The...

Your Questions Answered
APPG for Fair Votes

Over 100 MPs join new parliamentary group supporting...

Today sees the launch of a new parliamentary group on...

Current Affairs Commentary
Much like in the UK, the First Past the Post style Electoral College can crown the wrong winner

Could Trump lose the popular vote for the...

Before the last US Presidential election, in 2020, we asked...

Around the World
A democratic mandate would mean better legislation in the long run

The Commons versus the Lords: What’s the difference?

Our parliament is made up of the House of Commons...

Current Affairs Commentary
Over 70% of residents in a consultation, and a majority of councillors backed the move

Majority of councillors vote for STV in Gwynedd,...

There was a disappointing outcome in Gwynedd this afternoon as...

Current Affairs Commentary
Will the electoral system for directly elected leaders be addressed in the White Paper on Devolution

Positive statements on restoring the electoral system for...

There have been positive noises from government ministers on repairing...

Current Affairs Commentary
67 percent of respondents favoured STV over the current system

It’s 3 for 3! Residents’ consultation in Ceredigion...

There was more fantastic news out of Wales today, as...

Current Affairs Commentary
As it stands, the current list of acceptable voter ID is pitifully, and worryingly, limited

Allowing veteran cards for voting is a positive...

We have long argued that the list of acceptable forms...

Current Affairs Commentary
MPs debate bill to remove Hereditary Peers from the House of Lords

Hereditary Peers: Thank you for your contribution, and...

Last night, the first debate of the Lords (Hereditary Peers)...

Current Affairs Commentary
Under a third of respondents supported First Past the Post for local elections in Powys

Second Welsh consultation backs STV as Powys residents...

There was more fantastic news out of Wales last week,...

ERS Cymru
Did a tactical voting blunder hit the Conservative leadership contest?

Surprising Conservative leadership vote shows that voting systems...

James Cleverly must have thought he was in with a...

Current Affairs Commentary