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Parliament’s petition site isn’t a magic route to changing the law
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Does the parliamentary petition site make a difference?

The parliamentary petition site is in the news at the moment, as nearly three million people have signed a petition...

APPG for Fair Votes
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Over 100 MPs join new parliamentary group supporting electoral reform for Westminster

Today sees the launch of a new parliamentary group on electoral reform, which is upping the pressure on the government...

A democratic mandate would mean better legislation in the long run
House of Lords

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

Our parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, but do we really need...

Over 70% of residents in a consultation, and a majority of councillors backed the move
ERS Cymru

Majority of councillors vote for STV in Gwynedd, but vote fails to reach high threshold by one vote

There was a disappointing outcome in Gwynedd this afternoon as we just fell short in winning the council’s vote on...

Will the electoral system for directly elected leaders be addressed in the White Paper on Devolution
Local democracy

Positive statements on restoring the electoral system for Mayors and PCCs

There have been positive noises from government ministers on repairing one part of the damage done to our democracy by...

ERS Cymru

It’s 3 for 3! Residents’ consultation in Ceredigion is the third to back fair votes under STV

October 23, 2024

There was more fantastic news out of Wales today, as Ceredigion County Council released the results of their consultation on...

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

Allowing veteran cards for voting is a positive step, but it’s not enough

We have long argued that the list of acceptable forms of voter ID is extremely limited. So it is good...

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

Hereditary Peers: Thank you for your contribution, and goodnight

Last night, the first debate of the Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill happened in the House of Commons. The Bill, if...

Did a tactical voting blunder hit the Conservative leadership contest?
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Surprising Conservative leadership vote shows that voting systems matter

James Cleverly must have thought he was in with a chance of winning the leadership of the Conservative Party, in...

Party donors aren’t necessarily giving these gifts out of the goodness of their hearts
Money in Politics

Freebies are just the tip of the Iceberg when it comes to money in politics

The recent cacophony surrounding ‘freebies’ given by Labour party donors to Labour MPs since 2019 is just the latest in...

72 percent were in favour of electing their councillors using the Single Transferable Vote
ERS Cymru

Gwynedd consultation backs STV with nearly three quarters in favour

There was some fantastic news out of Gwynedd last week, as Cyngor Gwynedd released the results of its consultation on...

CAER fringe 2024
Electoral Reform in Westminster

General Election result prompts renewed electoral reform debate at Conservative Party conference 

The Conservative conference this year was dominated by the leadership contest, with the four remaining candidates making their pitches to...