What we learnt from the ERS Members and Supporters Conference 2018 On the first weekend in December, ERS members and supporters came together for the Society’s Annual Conference and AGM. The majority of the day was made up of workshop sessions, where ERS staff led discussions on... Posted 21 Dec 2018
Our top 5 most read blogs of 2018 This time of year, we take a look back on our most popular articles of the year. A lot has happened: But what were you, our dear reader, most interested in this year? Here’s our... Posted 20 Dec 2018
ERS in the Press – October 2018 This month we’ve had some fantastic coverage of our issues in the press, here’s just a highlight. Calls to lower UK voting age as Welsh assembly considers change. Our call for a “united franchise” –... Posted 30 Oct 2018
2018 Conference and AGM This year we returned to the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London following last years hugely successful event in Birmingham. Our free conference featured top speakers, interesting workshops and informative debates – and opportunities to... Posted 03 Oct 2018
59 years since Enid Lakeman defended fair votes in Ireland Last weekend marked the 59th anniversary of a major event in the Society’s history and the history of the campaign for fair votes. In June 1959, Ireland held a referendum that would determine the very... Posted 18 Jun 2018
Our top 5 most read blogs of 2017 This time of year, we take a look back on our most popular articles of the year. A lot has happened: snap elections, threats to impose first-past-the-post and the ever-reliable annual House of Lords scandal.... Posted 20 Dec 2017
Meet the new ERS Council After a well-contested election, the Electoral Reform Society have a new Council to govern the Society for the next two years. Nearly 700 members took part, with 39 candidates standing for the 15 seats available.... Posted 28 Nov 2017
Why you should stand for the ERS Council This year, I’ll be standing down from the ERS Council – and it’s been one of the more rewarding, challenging, interesting and sometimes downright fun experiences I’ve had in the past few years. After 6... Posted 02 Oct 2017
This is your chance to steer the movement for fair votes Do you have the skills the Electoral Reform Society needs for the future? This year our members are electing the ERS’ Council – it’s the governing body of the Society, with ultimate responsibility for its... Posted 29 Sep 2017
2017 Conference and AGM The Society’s Conference (AGM) is a chance for our members to come together, meet our staff and have their say. This year’s Conference was held on 2 December, at Maple House, Birmingham. The following documents were... Posted 27 Sep 2017