The Reformer

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...

Wedi Brexit, mae’n hen bryd cael Senedd mwy a chryfach

‘Boed i chi fyw mewn cyfnod difyr’ medd yr hen dywediad Tseiniaidd. A ni all neb gwadu ein bod yn...

Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament

After Brexit, it’s time for a bigger, stronger Senedd

‘May you live in interesting times’ goes the old Chinese curse. And few could deny that we do: Brexit, a...

Amid a shrinking Commons, let’s stand up for the backbencher

This article was first published on Politics.co.uk A steady rise in independent-minded MPs has been a positive feature of Westminster...