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Welsh Labour conference vote is a big boost to campaign for Senedd reform

With just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation. For as long as there...

Posted 16 Mar 2022

These reforms are vital for delivering better public services for Wales

Why the Senedd needs more members

Posted 13 Mar 2022

Investing in scrutiny will ensure that the Senedd better delivers for Wales

Poll finds growing support for properly equipped Senedd

Last week a new poll for the Western Mail, carried out by Beaufort Research, found that support for more members of the Senedd is on the up. Almost half (48%) of those polled said they...

Posted 09 Mar 2022

Fewer than a third disagree with a 90 member Senedd

IWD: Why proportional representation can be a driving force for political equality

A driving force for most people who believe in electoral reform is the belief that seats should match votes and that the broad and diverse communities that make up the United Kingdom should have their...

Posted 08 Mar 2022

Labour and Plaid Cymru deal is a big step forward for Wales’ democracy

This week saw a historic moment in Wales. Standing on the steps of the Senedd on Monday afternoon, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price announced The Co-operation Agreement, setting out...

Posted 23 Nov 2021

A giant step forward for electoral reform in Wales

Baroness Randerson on working together, Westminster’s weakness, and ‘recasting’ democracy

Baroness Jenny Randerson speaks to Josiah Mortimer about reforming the Welsh and UK electoral systems and the future of devolution.

Posted 12 Aug 2021

Joint letter: 650 voters in London, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland call for PR at Westminster

A new report from the ERS celebrates two-decades of proportional representation in Britain, including the Senedd, Scottish Parliament, and London Assembly.

Posted 02 Aug 2021

Here to Stay: Two Decades of Proportional Representation in Britain

The 6 May 2021 was a milestone for the campaign for fairer votes in Britain. The date marked the sixth set of elections to take place for each of Great Britain’s devolved elected institutions –...

Posted 31 Jul 2021

Here To Stay Two Decades of Proportional Representation in Britain

2021 Elections: Millions of voters to get fair representation through PR

Over 12 million voters have a powerful voice today, with proportional representation used in Wales, Scotland and on the London Assembly.

Posted 06 May 2021

Proportional representation is now firmly established across the UK

How May’s elections for the Senedd Cymru will work

On May 6, more than 2 million voters will be called to elect their 60 representatives in the Senedd / Welsh Parliament. The Senedd was established in 1999, together with the Scottish Parliament, and holds...

Posted 04 May 2021