What a viable Remain Alliance could look like
Rob Bryher examines the consequences if Remainers or anti-Tories join forces to fight Brexit.
Electoral Reform
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.
Islands of opposition: What it’s like being the only Green councillor
Caroline Russell has been the only non-Labour councillor in Islington for the last four years. Josh Dell reports on the need for electoral reform.
Trade unionists are demanding a shakeup of Westminster’s political system
Parliament is crumbling in more ways than one. But momentum is growing in the labour movement for real democratic reform.
The Greens officially rejected that Labour affiliation idea
The party’s spring conference responded directly to the suggestion made by Guardian columnist Owen Jones.
Votes at 16: ‘Either way, we win’, say campaigners
A bill being heard in the House of Commons tomorrow could be the first step in allowing 1.5 million teens to vote.