With peers who barely speak claiming millions in expenses, we must reform the House of Lords
New research reveals the scandal of silent peers claiming more than the average British wage in expenses.
Electoral Reform
Labour figures join Tory MP (and Brian Eno) to demand Corbyn and May back PR
Senior Labour MPs and figures from across the spectrum – including Brian Eno and Billy Bragg – have signed an open letter calling on Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May to back a fairer voting system. The statement, organised by campaigntest
With Labour in disarray, the Greens have a more important role than ever
We need a great social transition, and Labour won’t provide it
It’s three months since the referendum — do you feel in control?
Rupert Read outlines six steps towards a more people-focused Britain
Electoral reform is a workers’ issue – trade unions have a vital role to play
The Electoral Reform Society hosted a fringe event at this week’s TUC Congress
Young, poor and minorities ‘cut out of map’ in Tory boundary changes
Electoral Reform Society warns of five major failings in boundary review
Owen Smith calls for a five-year ban on Labour Lords
Jeremy Corbyn called for ‘a directly, proportionally and fully-elected upper house’
Lucas: Electoral reform would be a ‘red line’ in pact talks with Labour
A cross-party panel discussed the possibility of progressive alliances at the Green Party Conference
Progressive alliances could be a game-changer – for the Greens and the country
A cross-party discussion of progressive alliances is scheduled for the Green Party Conference in Birmingham today
The UK is now a sporting superpower – what can our politicians learn from Team GB?
We have a rich sporting culture but need one too for democracy, writes Molly Scott Cato