Constitutional reforms “doomed to fail” without switch to PR, campaigners warn
Campaigners have warned that plans for further devolution and an elected senate will not deliver Labour’s constitutional aims…
Labour for a New Democracy
Why backing proportional representation will help Labour win
Labour made some good progress in last week’s local elections. We beat the Tories back to third in…
Say no to the elections bill – and join us to demonstrate for democracy
On Saturday 5th February at noon, the Democracy Defence Coalition will hold a demonstration against the anti-democratic elections…
How Labour’s electoral reform shift this year happened – and what’s next for PR
One year ago today, Keir Starmer announced the launch of a UK-wide constitutional commission, to be headed up…
More CLPs call for PR backing than any other issue in recent conference history
At least 144 constituency parties have called on Keir Starmer’s Labour to endorse a switch to proportional representation…
Oppose PR? Then let’s hear your positive case for first-past-the-post
Whilst we don’t find John Spellar’s latest broadside against proportional representation (PR) convincing, we welcome his engagement with…
Which policy motions are being backed by groups for Labour conference 2021?
Motions are currently being submitted for Labour’s conference. The annual gathering, the first physical one since Keir Starmer…
Exclusive: 83% of members say Labour should back proportional representation
New polling shows 83% of Labour members believe the party should support changing the UK’s electoral system to…
Electoral reform campaigners launch ‘roadshow’ urging Labour to back PR
Labour for a New Democracy will launch a ‘roadshow’ series of events to “put beyond doubt” the need…
One in four local parties demand Labour backs proportional representation
Over a quarter of Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) have passed a motion calling on the leadership to reject…
