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What’s the problem with voter ID?

Since 2023, we’ve had to present a valid form of photo ID to vote in UK-wide elections, and municipal elections in England. With the introduction of the scheme, the UK has taken a wrong turn...

Posted 15 Apr 2025

The Government should be standing up for our right to have our voices heard, not making it harder to take part in democracy

House of Lords spends forty hours debating themselves

Last night at 10.20PM, the committee of the whole House of Lords on the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was finally adjourned. There were five days of committee, close to 150 amendments put forward,...

Posted 02 Apr 2025

Five days of committee and close to 150 amendments all for a two page bill