Statement from the Electoral Reform Society in response to costing estimates published by the Cabinet Office. Spokespeople are available for interview. For more information, contact mediaoffice@electoral-reform.org.uk or 07870212425. Commenting on the Cabinet Office’s admission that...
Posted 13 Aug 2018
Statement for immediate release, 2nd August 2018 For further information or media requests please contact jessica.blair@electoral-reform.org.uk or 07773555390 The manifesto can be found here: https://www.opengovernment.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Civil-society-ideas-for-the-Welsh-Government%E2%80%99s-Open-Government-Action-Plan-2018-20-.pdf Civil society groups have set out calls for the Welsh...
Posted 02 Aug 2018
Civil society groups from the LGBT Foundation to the Salvation Army say the plans still pose huge risks for democratic engagement and disadvantaged groups – following report by the Electoral Commission. Statement from the Electoral...
Posted 30 Jul 2018
‘Voters have the right to know who pays for political ads – and why they are targeted’, say Electoral Reform Society – calling for pause in online campaigning until law is changed. For immediate release,...
Posted 27 Jul 2018
Electoral Reform Society Cymru encouraged by proposed legislation, but warn other reforms must not be abandoned. Statement from Electoral Reform Society Cymru in response to the Welsh Assembly Commission’s announcement on electoral reform. Spokespeople are...
Posted 19 Jul 2018
Government set to run yet more trials, after report by Electoral Commission shows pilots failed to allay major concerns over policy. Statement from the Electoral Reform Society, 19th July 2018 Spokespeople are available for interview...
Posted 19 Jul 2018
Need to protect our democracy is bigger issue than Brexit, say MPs at ERS event.
Posted 17 Jul 2018
Majority of female politicians surveyed in Wales say they have been abused or harassed ERS Cymru report into diversity in Welsh politics finds sexism, abuse and structural barriers are impeding diverse political representation in Wales. For...
Posted 12 Jul 2018
New report sees Conservative figures including Nicky Morgan MP and Sir Peter Bottomley MP mark centenary year of suffrage by calling for a ‘united franchise’ across UK. Statement from the Electoral Reform Society. Spokespeople are...
Posted 10 Jul 2018
Operations note and invite from the Electoral Reform Society. RSVP to mediaoffice@electoral-reform.org.uk or call 02037436064. Spokespeople/speakers are available for interview in advance and on the day. Campaigners including Stephen Kinnock MP and EU referendum whistleblower...
Posted 05 Jul 2018
