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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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“If we want fairer elections where votes truly matter, we need proportional representation”

How does proportional representation work?

Proportional representation (PR) is not a voting system in itself....

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The extension of transparency requirements is a welcome addition to political campaigning

Digital imprints: what are they and why are...

This general election will be the biggest we’ve seen yet...

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A government defeat in the Lords can be all smoke and no fire

What happens when the Lords defeat the Government?

The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, allowing deportations...

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MPs and Peers recognise the benefits of STV when they are the voters

Where is Single Transferable Vote used in the...

Whilst First Past the Post is used for Westminster elections...

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We have long held up the Single Transferable Vote (STV) as the gold standard for proportional representation

Who invented the Single Transferable Vote?

The Electoral Reform Society has long held up the Single...

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