"This is a major step forward for member democracy and fair results, and we were proud to back the campaign. Labour has now firmly rejected the Westminster-style winner-takes-all system for its internal elections. Next stop:...
Posted 30 Jun 2020
The UK’s leading pro-democracy campaign group has called for the government to move swiftly on modernising Britain’s ‘dangerously outdated’ electoral rules, after a key Lords committee slammed government inaction on the issue.
Posted 29 Jun 2020
Anti-racist and BME organisations are warning that government plans to force all voters to show ID at the ballot box risk locking black and ethnic minority people out of democracy.
Posted 22 Jun 2020
The UK's leading democracy group has responded with anger to reports that the government is planning to appoint 30 new unelected Lords this year - including Conservative donors and party figures.
Posted 22 Jun 2020
The Electoral Reform Society has welcomed a partial u-turn from the government on the shut-down of virtual proceedings - but warn some MPs will still be 'locked out'.
Posted 04 Jun 2020
Government must back backbenchers’ proposals to protect voters’ interests and shielding MPs, democracy experts say.
Posted 02 Jun 2020
“These plans to force all MPs to vote in person are unnecessary and risk leaving voters voiceless. There is currently a safe, secure and speedy option for voting available: digital voting."
Posted 01 Jun 2020
Campaigners have called for Westminster to extend the franchise, as 16 and 17 year olds secure the right to vote in Wales today for Senedd elections.
Posted 01 Jun 2020
16 and 17 year olds will officially secure the right to vote in Wales' on the 1st June - but remain excluded from Westminster elections.
Posted 28 May 2020
Democracy experts have issued a fresh challenge to the government's decision to shut down virtual contributions to the Commons after recess.
Posted 20 May 2020