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When it comes to politics sunlight is the best disinfectant

Westminster’s dirty secret – what lobbying in Britain...

Lobbying is a word that can be used to describe...

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The Representation of the People Bill should live up to its name and scrap First Past the Post

Elections bill will bring in once-in-a-generation change to...

Today sees the first reading of the Representation of the...

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It is a crisis confronting our democracy that can't be ignored

MPs form new cross-party group aimed at wholesale...

This week, MPs and peers from across the political spectrum...

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How can someone be removed from the House...

When peers make headlines for the wrong reasons, the same...

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Scottish Parliament Debating Chamber

Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s Parliament has always been better at representing the political...

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D’Hondt often over-rewards parties that have already done well

How Sainte-Laguë could improve Scottish Parliamentary elections

Scotland’s Parliament has always been better at representing the political...

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I’m quietly optimistic about what lies ahead

First weekend of Dunfermline New City Assembly lays...

Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital, feels like the ideal place to...

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Citizens have the right to expect regular local elections

Local election delays: It’s unacceptable to treat voters...

Elections are a crucial part of the democratic process. Citizens...

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Political uncertainty has damaged business confidence

Business leaders make the case for electoral reform

We saw a significant intervention in the debate around electoral...

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When we don't want people to pick up an activity, we don't let them start until they are 18

Why voting isn’t like drinking or smoking

I’m pretty glad that 12-year-olds aren’t allowed to drive buses....

Your Questions Answered
The majority of people are represented by an MP they didnt want

First Past the Post leaves most of us...

We live in a country where each constituency has a...

Your Questions Answered

British public strongly back caps on donations to...

Polling published in the last few weeks reveals that the British public are...

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