For immediate release – statement from the Electoral Reform Society For more information contact Jon Narcross, Communications Officer jon.narcross@electoral-reform.org.uk / 07794728820 Democracy campaigners have welcomed an announcement today by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Scottish...
Posted 16 Sep 2019
In an article for Metro, ERS Chief Executive Darren Hughes argues the current constitutional crisis is down to Westminster's 'broken' political set-up.
Posted 05 Sep 2019
The Electoral Reform Society has a full programme of events for the party conference season.
Posted 03 Sep 2019
Jon Trickett MP backed a major programme of political reform, calling for a Constitutional Convention. (Photo; Julie Ward)
Posted 02 Sep 2019
"Let’s not forget that long after Brexit is over, these peers will be claiming expenses and deciding on our laws for the rest of their lives, if they choose to."
Posted 27 Aug 2019
England has large areas which are ‘democracy deserts’, according to a new report on this year’s elections from the UK’s leading democracy organisation.
Posted 22 Aug 2019
Voters would prefer to have the pick of all the parties on their ballot papers rather than see them step aside for each other on Brexit lines, a poll for the Electoral Reform Society shows.
Posted 21 Aug 2019
Millions look set to ‘hold their nose’ and vote tactically at the next election, according to new BMG Research polling for the Electoral Reform Society.
Posted 16 Aug 2019
Democracy campaigners are calling for an urgent overhaul of Westminster, as they warn of a ‘crisis of democracy’.
Posted 16 Aug 2019
Contact details: For bids/information, contact Jon Narcross, Communication Officer – 07794728820, mediaoffice@electoral-reform.org.uk Spokespeople at the Electoral Reform Society: Darren Hughes, Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society; Willie Sullivan, Senior Director (Campaigns and Scotland) and Jess Blair, Director, ERS Cymru Electoral...
Posted 12 Aug 2019