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
We have a chance to revitalise British democracy – I look forward to leading the push On Monday I began my role as Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society – the world’s longest-standing pro-democracy group. I join at a time of huge change for democracy in the UK. The ERS has grown... Posted 08 Aug 2017
As I move on from the ERS, I know that we can win By Katie Ghose, Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society Today is my last day at the ERS. What a journey it’s been. My time since joining in 2010 has been an exciting period –... Posted 30 Jun 2017
An exciting time to join ERS Cymru As she joins us as the new Director of ERS Cymru, Jess Blair sets out the challenges and opportunities for deepening Welsh democracy. In the last twelve months the political landscape across the world has... Posted 14 Mar 2017
Here’s to our members and supporters This Saturday we held our largest members and supporters conference and AGM for many years – topping off what has been a great campaigning year for the ERS. It was a fantastic success, and it... Posted 08 Dec 2016
The next four years for reform: our 2020 strategy Over the past few years, the Electoral Reform Society has gone from strength to strength. As the world’s oldest pro-democracy organisation, we have a long history of fighting to build a better democracy. And now... Posted 07 Sep 2016