Voter ID in Britain? A note of caution from academic research
There is a rich history of politicians using burdensome administrative requirements to try to win elections.
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‘Another Europe is possible’ – the #GreenPrimary shows the way
The Green Party primary provides a great example of how we can achieve a more open and democratic Europe.
RE:SEAT’s attempt to impoverish MPs reflects an anti-politics sentiment that will only weaken Parliament
RE:SEAT represents an attempt to throw the baby out with the bathwater, and should be resisted.
Fortunately, the Tories haven’t yet figured out how to delete YouTube
While the Tory party may believe it can stand athwart history yelling ‘stop’, YouTube still exists.
Did cowardly Cameron chicken out over plebgate?
David Cameron was prepared to sacrifice a cabinet minister rather than face down the police.
Let the McBride memoir be a turning point for Labour and British politics
Could the McBride memoirs provide an opportunity for Labour to distance itself from the worst sort of ‘alpha male’ politics?
Lobbying Bill unites Guido Fawkes and 38 Degrees in opposition to it
38 Degrees has released a new video about the Government’s proposed Lobbying Bill, which features a range of voices explaining what the bill involves and why it is flawed. One of the people in the video is Paul Staines, ortest
Lobbying Bill “lets Lynton Crosby off the hook, but gags charities and campaigners from having a say.”
The government’s proposed Lobbying Bill has come under heavy criticism amid fears that it will adversely affect charities and other organisations. The Bill would place a cap on the amount that organisations, not including political parties, can spend during elections.test
Labour failing to tackle Conservative myths on the economy, claims Welsh MP
Labour MP Geraint Davies has warned that the party has not done enough to tackle the line that Labour is responsible for the country’s economic mess.
Opinion: In praise of Caroline Lucas
Lewis Coyne is a member of SERA: Labour’s Environment Campaign. He writes here in a personal capacity. On Tuesday the Green MP Caroline Lucas was released on bail following her arrest in the West Sussex village of Balcombe. Lucas hadtest