The Reformer

Diwygio yn y Senedd a system gyfrannol i lywodraeth leol: wythnos gyffrous i ddemocratiaeth Gymru

Wrth i’r byd wleidyddol gael ei dynnu oddi ar ei hechel mewn mis cyntaf cythryblus yn 2017, gallai faddau i...

Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament

Senedd reform and local PR: an exciting week for Welsh democracy

As the political world shifts from its axis in a tumultuous first month of 2017, you’d be forgiven for missing...

It turns out voters have faith in democracy. But we can do better

From Donald Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud in the US, to the government’s plans for voter ID trials in the UK...

Citizens' Assembly on Brexit

Taking back control: Why voters need a say on Brexit plans

Last week we got a clearer idea of Theresa May’s approach to leaving the EU. She set out a 12-point...

Citizens' Assembly on Brexit

The public need a say on where power will lie after Brexit

So Theresa May has fleshed out her plans for Britain leaving the EU and becoming an independent self-governing nation.  With more detail...

No ID no Entry

Compulsory voter ID would only add to Britain’s democratic deficit

In true festive spirit, the government chose December 27 to respond to former local government minister Eric Pickles’ proposals to tackle alleged...

MPs are getting organised for a fairer voting system

Last month, we saw a symbolic step forward in the Parliamentary push for fair votes. 16 Parliamentarians gathered in Portcullis...

Our Democracy

Local democracy in Scotland needs all of us

Here’s a fact for you: a quarter of Scots in a recent BMG poll for the ERS said they would rather finish...

House of Lords

Cutting numbers can’t be the end of the road for Lords reform

It’s a sad but true fact that, in general, it’s not good news that brings the need for Lords reform...

Missing in Richmond: voter choice

Well, the results are in. Campaigners campaigned, and voters voted. But not all was well. Because the elephant in the...

Adeiladu Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cryfach ("Ni mynd i fod angen cwch mwy…")

Adeiladu Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cryfach ( “Ni mynd i fod angen cwch mwy…”) O ystyried y swnami sydd wedi siglo ein...

Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament

Building a stronger National Assembly, or why ‘We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat…’

Given the tidal waves that have rocked our politics this year, it may seem an unusual time to be discussing...