On Tuesday, the Prime Minister announced a national commission on electoral reform. In this article originally published in the Conversation UK, Alan Renwick explains that such a body should secure public involvement, not aim for a particular result and listen to the experts. He also emphasises that any change to the electoral system should be carried out with the greatest possible care.

Campaigners fear the proposed Canolfan Ddata Menai plans would ruin the landscape.

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

The Reform UK leader claims he is appealing to the voters over the heads of the Establishment—but he is trying to short-circuit Parliament's standards régime

Wales' oldest synagogue will be fully restored and transformed into a Jewish Heritage Centre.

This post is part of a series on ‘Economic Aspects of the Constitution’. The other posts in the series will be available here. Fiscal devolution in the United Kingdom (UK) is often examined through…

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

Using simulations to show how D'Hondt performs in Wales's new six-seat Senedd constituencies and what it means for tactical voting on 7 May.

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

In unprecedented attack on the leader of the Catholic church, president says the US-born pope is ‘not doing a very good job’ and is ‘a very liberal person’

The UKCMG analyses developments in the UK constitution and assesses them against constitutional principles. This is their 9th report.

On 22 July 2025, the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill passed unopposed through report stage in the House of Lords. The Bill, which seeks to devolve the management of the Crown Estate in Wales, was introdu…

Following a catastrophic administrative errors placing the lives of thousands of Afghans at risk, the UK government obtained a super-injunction, enabling it to attempt to clear up the mess it had c…

Help Kathryn Silk raise money to support Calan DVS

But as Princeton stands up first, it can invite others to stand with it. Through coordinated action and litigation, universities can show that they will never again fight the Trump administration’s at...

The Constitution Unit’s Meg Russell and Ruxandra Serban, alongside various fellows and honorary staff, are among the 73 contributors to the second edition of Exploring Parliament.

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

Homes and key infrastructure will be built faster under Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Join us for the launch of Cymru Newydd, where we'll discuss the future of Wales and what comes next for our country!

The Prime Minister’s plan to cut international aid breaches the Government’s legal duty to meet the 0.7% spending target, raising constitutional concerns. Should an Act allow for premeditated…

As an elector in Brecon and Radnorshire, Hansard Society Trustee Sir Paul Silk sets out 12 shortcomings he observed in the recall petition process that led on 21 June to the triggering of a parliament...

A Ukrainian grandmother mourns her daughter, grandson and mother - killed in a single Russian strike.