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A Scottish Spring

A Scottish Spring: Building a Democracy fit for...

Scotland is entering a new era in public life. The...

The last election shows in stark terms why the Westminster system is beyond its sell-by date

Another disproportional Westminster election could have profound implications...

We are living through an uncertain political era. Many old...

Current Affairs Commentary

SNP Conference Event

SNP Conference – 25 Years of devolution: What...

After 25 years of devolution, there is much to discuss...

European Congress of Local Governments

European local government: New ideas of decentralisation in...

I was delighted to be asked to moderate the main...

Around the World

Scottish Labour Conference 2024 Share

Westminster isn’t working: How can Labour fix our...

The UK has gone through a period of turmoil and...

Scottish Greens Conference

ERS Scotland makes the case for local democracy...

When citizens come together to make plans about the place...

Scot Green Conf 23

What is the best route to powerful communities?...

Innovations in Local Democracy: What is the best route to...

The first time you have needed photo ID to vote in an election in Scotland

Voter ID makes its unwelcome Scottish debut in...

If you live in Rutherglen and Hamilton West and are...

Current Affairs Commentary

Lesley Riddoch’s State of Scottish Democracy lecture

Thank you to everyone who made it along to hear...

SNP Conf 2023 preview

Making Scotland’s Communities Independent (SNP Conference)

What is the best route to powerful communities? A vibrant...

The State of Scottish Democracy Lecture

ERS Scotland’s State of Scottish Democracy lecture, 2023

ERS Scotland is proud to host the second annual State...

Scottish Lib Dem 2023

How do we build a better Scottish democracy?...

‘Taking the Road to Renewal’, ERS Scotland presents Alex Cole-Hamilton...