Why trade unionists must back electoral reform
First Past the Post works to the Tories’ advantage.
Electoral Reform
Millions in UK face disenfranchisement under voter ID plans which could breach human rights law, report warns
‘Whilst the Government’s list of acceptable forms of ID has been widely drawn, it is estimated that over 2 million people will not have an acceptable form of ID’
Alistair Carmichael MP: Plans for voter ID are a ‘dagger at the heart of our democracy’
‘Mandating proof of identity at polling stations would exclude significantly more people from the democratic process than it would prevent people from committing fraud on polling day. ‘
Tories get 22 times more MPs per seat than Greens do
Labour are also under-represented compared to the Tories.
What a viable Remain Alliance could look like
Rob Bryher examines the consequences if Remainers or anti-Tories join forces to fight Brexit.
Making government accountable to the people
How could we reform our democratic systems to prevent future abuses of power? It could be time for a shift to proportional representation.
Natalie Bennett: Our electoral system has turned Corbyn into a fence-sitter
First Past the Post means leaders play it safe rather than choosing a position
Natalie Bennett: A Green wave is taking over Europe
As Green parties rise in the polls, the former Green Party leader argues it’s time electoral reform gave the Greens a change in Britain as well.
Shadow Minister: “The powers of reaction will fight tooth and nail” against democracy
Labour MP Jon Trickett is rethinking how democracy needs reviving in Britain. And electoral reform and other constitutional changes are back on the table.
Why voter ID checks are an attack on democracy
ID checks at polling stations are being trialled in five English cities. Lester Holloway explains how the move will affect the most vulnerable.
