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ERS Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s voting system allows for a more diverse, open politics

February 17, 2017

Last year’s Northern Ireland Assembly election saw some fascinating developments. From a 50% increase in women’s representation, to the growth...

House of Lords

The inquiry on cutting the Lords risks looking like a stitch up

Back in December, the House of Lords voted unanimously to back the statement “that this House believes that its size...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

100,000 names for PR: let’s get fair votes on Parliament’s agenda

February 7, 2017

Four months ago, an electoral reform supporter started a petition on the government’s e-petition site to introduce a proportional voting system for...

House of Lords

How to shrink the Lords: have your say today

If you think the House of Lords is in dire need of a shakeup, it’s time to tell Peers what you think....

Citizens' Assembly on Brexit

It’s time to put ‘take back control’ into action

February 3, 2017

It’s been a slow path, but the government’s White Paper on Brexit is another step towards giving Parliament a role in the...

ERS Cymru

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

February 3, 2017

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

ERS Cymru

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...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

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

January 31, 2017

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...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

How will the 2017 French presidential election work?

After last year’s political whirlwind, attention has turned to 2017’s elections for evidence of further shocks. Voters are going to...

Voter ID

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...