In case we are under any illusions, the UK isn’t the only country that has suffered a democratic deficit when it comes to general elections! Down under, over forty years ago, New Zealand’s famously fair public were ‘treated’ to the results of two consecutive general elections where a party coming second in the polls managed […]
The humbling in Hartlepool: an open letter to Keir Starmer
As a result of Labour’s humbling in the Hartlepool by-election last week, several commentators have suggested that you, as Labour leader, are planning to conduct what is often called a “wide-ranging policy review.” As a cross party/no party campaign group for electoral reform, we wish you good luck in this important enterprise. It gives us […]
Ten years after the AV referendum: what are the lessons?
By Ian Glenister Ever tried to persuade someone of the need for electoral reform? Perhaps you’ve lamented the recent election results over a pint with a friend and wondered how a party with minority public backing can somehow get a whopping great majority to do what they like to the country. You might then have […]