The Reformer

Jess Blair and Rhun ap Iorwerth MS

In discussion with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun Ap Iorwerth MS: Threats, Challenges and Opportunities for Welsh Democracy

Last weekend, Plaid Cymru members gathered in Llandudno for their Spring Conference as they begin to set their sights on...

Asked whether ending voter ID was on the table the minister said No its not

The government can do better than this on voter ID

Since voter ID was imposed in 2023, we know voters have been turned away from polling stations over 40,000 times...

Lib Dem spring conference 2025

Liberal Democrats sense growing opportunities on proportional representation as they assemble for 2025 Spring Conference

The Liberal Democrats assembled in the picturesque Yorkshire town of Harrogate this weekend for their spring conference, where they discussed...

Access key details about elections candidates and polling arrangements

We called for a one stop shop for election information – it’s now coming to Wales

On Tuesday, the Senedd approved regulations establishing the Welsh Voter Information Platform, as required by Section 26 of the Elections...

A Scottish Spring

A Scottish Spring: Building a Democracy fit for the 21st Century

Scotland is entering a new era in public life. The last decade has been dominated by the aftermath and consequences...

116 amendments were tabled for the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

‘Procedural shenanigans’ as peers debate their own reform

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill is being debated again this week in the House of Lords. This bill,...

The disjointed approach to electoral law has led to a disjointed electoral landscape

Electoral administrators call for an overhaul of elections

A fresh call for modernising democracy came last week from the people that run our elections. The Association of Electoral...

When it comes to local government, especially in England, the picture isn’t always straightforward

What are the different types of local government in England?

Understanding how the different levels of government in the UK can sometimes feel like piecing together a tricky puzzle. At...

The last election shows in stark terms why the Westminster system is beyond its sell-by date

Another disproportional Westminster election could have profound implications for Scotland and the UK

We are living through an uncertain political era. Many old certainties are shifting geopolitically and the UK has only just...

Rebuilding trust in politics starts with repairing the rules on funding

Earlier this month the Electoral Commission heads appeared before a House of Commons select committee with stark warnings about the...

There is no denying that Germany’s system has done a better job of reflecting the wishes of voters than the FPTP system

Exploring the proportional outcome of Germany’s 2025 Federal election

With around 84.5 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous country in western Europe. A German Federal election, where representatives...

A big win for fairer politics: Why Section 106 matters

How many women stand for election every year? It’s hard to tell. That’s because right now, parties don’t have to...