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It makes no difference who many voters in England and Wales vote for

Why all local councils should be elected with...

If you live in England, you might be casting a...

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When it comes to local government, especially in England, the picture isn’t always straightforward

What are the different types of local government...

Understanding how the different levels of government in the UK...

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A real problem with our voting system is that it delivers parliaments which are not proportional

What voting system does the UK use for...

Voting systems are the methods we use to elect representatives,...

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There are multiple routes into the House of Lords and they are all undemocratic

How are peers appointed to the House of...

The House of Lords is the second chamber of our...

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Under PR you could expect to see parliaments which more accurately reflect votes cast in a general election

How would proportional representation work in the UK?

Proportional Representation (PR) is the idea that seats in parliament...

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What are the political donation rules in the...

This week the Observer spoke to our director of research,...

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Parliament’s petition site isn’t a magic route to changing the law

Does the parliamentary petition site make a difference?

The parliamentary petition site is in the news at the...

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Its time to inject new life into our politics by giving the vote to 16 and 17 year olds

When was the voting age reduced from 21...

The UK is no stranger to expanding the franchise. The...

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Much like in the UK, the First Past the Post style Electoral College can crown the wrong winner

Could Trump lose the popular vote for the...

Before the last US Presidential election, in 2020, we asked...

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A democratic mandate would mean better legislation in the long run

The Commons versus the Lords: What’s the difference?

Our parliament is made up of the House of Commons...

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A Citizens Assembly is a group of people put together like a jury to think about an important issue

What are the benefits of Citizens’ Assemblies, and...

At the ERS, we’ve long campaigned for more involvement of...

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while some parties are champions of electoral reform, others prefer the stagnant status quo

Which UK political parties support proportional representation?

The results of the 2024 election are just the latest...

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