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annual report: the major milestones in our campaign in 2024.

2024 at the ERS: Our major milestones and...

Each year we write an Annual Report which looks back...

ERS Report Launch

What are the political donation rules in the...

This week the Observer spoke to our director of research,...

Your Questions Answered
Annual Report: how we've led the charge for democratic reform in 2024

2024 at the ERS: Our year campaigning for...

Each year we write an Annual Report which looks back...

ERS Report Launch
Parliament’s petition site isn’t a magic route to changing the law

Does the parliamentary petition site make a difference?

The parliamentary petition site is in the news at the...

Current Affairs Commentary
Ireland's general election will mark a century of national elections held using the Single Transferable Vote

Unlike the UK, Ireland’s voting system can cope...

When Ireland goes to the polls for its general election,...

Around the World
Its time to inject new life into our politics by giving the vote to 16 and 17 year olds

When was the voting age reduced from 21...

The UK is no stranger to expanding the franchise. The...

Your Questions Answered
APPG for Fair Votes

Over 100 MPs join new parliamentary group supporting...

Today sees the launch of a new parliamentary group on...

Current Affairs Commentary
Much like in the UK, the First Past the Post style Electoral College can crown the wrong winner

Could Trump lose the popular vote for the...

Before the last US Presidential election, in 2020, we asked...

Around the World
A democratic mandate would mean better legislation in the long run

The Commons versus the Lords: What’s the difference?

Our parliament is made up of the House of Commons...

Current Affairs Commentary
Over 70% of residents in a consultation, and a majority of councillors backed the move

Majority of councillors vote for STV in Gwynedd,...

There was a disappointing outcome in Gwynedd this afternoon as...

Current Affairs Commentary
Will the electoral system for directly elected leaders be addressed in the White Paper on Devolution

Positive statements on restoring the electoral system for...

There have been positive noises from government ministers on repairing...

Current Affairs Commentary
67 percent of respondents favoured STV over the current system

It’s 3 for 3! Residents’ consultation in Ceredigion...

There was more fantastic news out of Wales today, as...

Current Affairs Commentary