Current election campaign rules are a ‘cheater’s charter’, say ...
The current outdated rules are a cheater’s charter that leave us vulnerable to foreign influence and unscrupulous individuals or organisations. “Just as printed election materials require an ‘imprint’ …
Hundreds to gather for major conference on creating ‘real democracy’ …
Jun 19, 2018 · Hundreds will be gathering from across Scotland to launch a ‘Charter for Local Democracy’, amid concerns that power is highly centralised in Holyrood. It comes alongside plans for …
A short history of STV in the US - Electoral Reform Society
Dec 1, 1996 · In the first STV election, the results were much more proportional, with the Republicans winning 33.3 per cent of the seats based on 27.8 per cent of the vote, and the rival Charter party …
Why we can’t leave our democracy at the whim of tech giants like ...
Oct 25, 2018 · The current rules are a cheater’s charter. But with governments across the world waking up to this threat, the solutions are there. Let’s get on with it. This article was first published on The …
ERS in the Press – October 2018 – Electoral Reform Society – ERS
Oct 30, 2018 · Jess Garland: Here’s why UK election rules are a cheaters’ charter Our demands for major changes to the regulations governing digital campaigns were also picked up north of the …
Labour supporters demand democratic overhaul of Westminster – …
Sep 23, 2018 · This is about giving power to the many, and it’s high time for a new Charter for Democratic Reform. While Labour debates changes to how it selects MPs, the elephant in the room …
Facebook transparency on political ads still leaves rest of internet an ...
The UK’s analogue-age election rules are a meddlers’ charter that leave our elections vulnerable. “The government’s current consultation on online ‘imprints’ – which closes on Monday [2] – means we …
Press Releases – Page 21 – Electoral Reform Society – ERS
Current election campaign rules are a ‘cheater’s charter’, say campaigners in fresh demand for transparency Statement from the Electoral Reform Society, for immediate release, 24th October …
en cost of the policy. The dominance of Brexit has in some ways crowded out key democratic issues. However, the ERS has used the opportunity to promote the need for an update of campaign …
Democracy, Diversity and English Devolution - Electoral Reform …
Apr 19, 2017 · The ERS is calling for candidates and the new Mayors to back reforms to open up the Combined Authorities, including: basing scrutiny committees on vote share rather than seat share, …