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 emerging about the economic plan, it’s time to look at the democratic implications. Serious thinking... Posted 18 Jan 2017
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 the ironing than go and vote in a council election. While our commitment to neat... Posted 12 Dec 2016
The referendum can’t be the end of the road for public engagement Referendums are the ultimate public poll – giving all registered voters a direct say over a major decision of national importance. And yesterday 33 million voters took part in the EU referendum, the highest turnout... Posted 24 Jun 2016
Democracy Matters: Why we need ‘A Better Referendum’ This is a guest blog by Professor Matthew Flinders. The opinions expressed here are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Electoral Reform Society. Life, it would often appear, seems dominated... Posted 23 May 2016