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
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
Labour MPs, activists and democracy campaigners are uniting behind proposals to elect Labour’s constituency NEC seats using a ‘fairer, less divisive’ system ahead of an executive meeting on Tuesday.
Posted 18 May 2020
ERS: The government must rethink plans to scrap virtual Parliament proceedings at the end of this month.
Posted 13 May 2020
Meanwhile the government pushes ahead with mandatory voter ID - despite only one proven case of impersonation fraud last year.
Posted 12 May 2020
Monday marks 20 years since voters first used a proportional voting system for the London Assembly.
Posted 04 May 2020