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17 Oct 2012

Political reformers call for action on corporate lobbying

The reform group Unlock Democracy has called for firm action from the government on business lobbying in the wake of the 'jobs for generals' scandal.
26 Aug 2012

Asil Nadir conviction 'highlights need for cap on party donations'

The sentencing of former Polly Peck boss and Tory donor Asil Nadir for theft raises important issues about the relationship of big money to politics.
8 Aug 2012

Westminster party politics obstructing democracy, say reformers

Political reform groups have reacted with anger to the government's abandonment of Lords reform, following Tory backbench pressure.
10 Jul 2012

Unlock Democracy welcomes Lords programme motion postponement

A leading political reform group says the postponement of a procedural motion on Lords reform is better than seeing the proposals defeated.
30 Jun 2012

New research exposes true price of House of Lords patronage

Unlock Democracy has published research which reveals that dozens of members of the House of Lords claimed many thousands of pounds tax free in 2011.
25 Jun 2012

Tories told to stick by commitment to Lords reform

Unlock Democracy has written to all Conservative MPs to ask them to support their party's manifesto commitments and back the House of Lords Reform Bill.
23 Apr 2012

Majority of public back democratic Lords reform, poll shows

Unlock Democracy has published new research confirming majority public support for plans to introduce elections to the House of Lords.
11 Apr 2012

Democracy group launch Vote Match site for London Mayor

Unlock Democracy have today launched a 'vote match' website to help people in London decide how they should vote in the mayoral elections to be held on 3 May.
3 Apr 2012

Bradford result signals the need for a major political shake-up

The need for substantial change in the political system, and among large parties, has been signalled by the sensational by-election result in Bradford West.
25 Mar 2012

Urgent action needed on lobbying and party funding after Cameron revelations

Action not bluster is needed from the government on "Cash for Cameron" questions, says a major UK campaign for political reform.

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