The idea of an independent commission on electoral reform has been gaining traction lately, with nearly 200 MPs calling for one [UPDATE: a Commission was announced on 29th September]. Bu

Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is.Speaking in L

Germany is made up of 16 federal states, each with a slightly different version of proportional representation – making it a reliable source of news for us if nothing else! As per the

We live in a country where each constituency has a single MP. Yet for most people this means the MP who “represents” them in parliament doesn’t share their politics, didn’t win a

The idea of an independent commission on electoral reform has been gaining traction lately, with nearly 200 MPs calling for one [UPDATE: a Commission was announced on 29th September]. Bu

At election time, millions of us arrive at the polling station in a conflicted state of mind – do I vote for the party I most believe in, or do I vote tactically to influence the resul

This month’s polling breakdown is being written shortly after Andy Burnham’s big speech to Labour’s annual conference. One of the cornerstones of which was his announcement of a Na

The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

The idea of an independent commission on electoral reform has been gaining traction lately, with nearly 200 MPs calling for one. But with a prime minister who understands the need for a

Involving both the public and all parties in shaping reforms on how they vote will be crucial.

Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is.Speaking in L

Germany is made up of 16 federal states, each with a slightly different version of proportional representation – making it a reliable source of news for us if nothing else! As per the

"Folks, we are nearly there"

Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is.Speaking in L

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Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation

The fundamental question of any democracy is “who gets a say?”. How is power distributed, shared – and in whose interests does our democratic system work? Increasingly, voters sense the answer is not…

August is a month of long summer holidays for both schoolchildren and parliamentarians. However, it did not feel like politics took much of a break, with the new Prime Minister, Andy Bur

The two Reform mega donations, which saw the party receive an unprecedented £72m from two billionaires, have been a thunderclap moment for our demo...

There has been much coverage in recent days of the outcome of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, which lies in eastern Germany. It is unusual for regional elections in other countries

The fundamental question of any democracy is “who gets a say?”. How is power distributed, shared – and in whose interests does our democratic system work? Increasingly, voters sense the answer is not…

August is a month of long summer holidays for both schoolchildren and parliamentarians. However, it did not feel like politics took much of a break, with the new Prime Minister, Andy Bur

There has been much coverage in recent days of the outcome of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, which lies in eastern Germany. It is unusual for regional elections in other countries

The two Reform mega donations, which saw the party receive an unprecedented £72m from two billionaires, have been a thunderclap moment for our demo...

The fundamental question of any democracy is “who gets a say?”. How is power distributed, shared – and in whose interests does our democratic system work? Increasingly, voters sense the answer is not ...

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Andy Burnham has never exactly hidden his views on electoral reform. Long before entering Downing Street, he had become an increasingly vocal advocate for changing…

The prime minister has lifted the spirits of the public and party members, and must use that goodwill to push through change, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Despite the policy not being included in the party’s 2024 manifesto, Andy Burnham is under pressure to act

The prime minister has lifted the spirits of the public and party members, and must use that goodwill to push through change, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Despite the policy not being included in the party’s 2024 manifesto, Andy Burnham is under pressure to act

New Zealand heads to the polls on November 7 and as a country with similar political traditions to the UK, it is always worth looking at what is happening. The parties that loosely mak

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.

Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election

The three key ingredients are now in place

“PR’s time has definitely come – because I think the world we are in now demands a new politics. It demands a new approach.” That was Andy Burnham ...

Being subservient to the interests of the wealthy now means that his hands are tied, and he will be unable to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Open letter says 'politics should not be for sale' as Government resists extending its £100,000 overseas-donor limit to UK voters

A bill proposing a cap on donations is up for debate this week. We must seize this chance to keep big money out of our politics, says MP Stella Creasy

Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election

Andy Burnham has never exactly hidden his views on electoral reform. Long before entering Downing Street, he had become an increasingly vocal advocate for changing…

The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.

The idea of an independent commission on electoral reform has been gaining traction lately, with nearly 200 MPs calling for one. But with a prime minister who understands the need for a

The three key ingredients are now in place

New Zealand heads to the polls on November 7 and as a country with similar political traditions to the UK, it is always worth looking at what is happening. The parties that loosely mak

The three key ingredients are now in place