ERS back Sky call for leaders debate framework Backing Sky News’ campaign for TV debates to be given a guaranteed framework, Willie Sullivan, Senior Director (Campaigns) at the Electoral Reform Society, said: “In an era...
Posted 18 Sep 2018
Electoral Reform Society & Politics for the Many at The World Transformed, Liverpool. Sunday 23rd September – 13:00-14:30 – Black-E Main Space Spokespeople are available for comment and interview on request – contact mediaoffice@electoral-reform.org.uk or...
Posted 17 Sep 2018
First civil society analysis of voter ID pilots shows policy is ‘the wrong priority’ and a costly distraction, ahead of Constitution Minister’s PACAC hearing. Statement from the Electoral Reform Society, for immediate release, Tuesday, 11th September, 00:01...
Posted 11 Sep 2018
Cut would mean proportion of MPs on government payroll would reach historical record. Statement from the Electoral Reform Society, 11:00, 10th September 2018 To speak to a spokesperson or arrange further comment, contact mediaoffice@electoral-reform.org.uk or 07717211630...
Posted 10 Sep 2018
Commenting on the Cabinet Office’s call for councils to sign up to further mandatory voter ID pilots, Darren Hughes, Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society, said: “The Government is pushing ahead with this draconian scheme...
Posted 23 Aug 2018
Dear leadership candidate, The current leadership elections offer an unprecedented opportunity for Wales’ political leaders to step up on the issue of diversity and offer significant new policy commitments on equality. I am writing today...
Posted 16 Aug 2018
Statement from ERS Cymru. For further details and interviews please contact Jess Blair on jessica.blair@electoral-reform.org.uk or 07773555390 An unprecedented series of leadership elections in Wales is a unique opportunity to stamp out abuse in Welsh politics –...
Posted 15 Aug 2018
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