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6 Jun 2013

Action on lobbying and party funding must be fair and open

Any new Westminster legislation to reform party funding must include a cap on donations, says the political reform group Unlock Democracy.
16 Nov 2012

Police and crime commissioner elections dubbed 'a shambles'

Elections for police and crime commissioners in England and Wales have been denounced as 'shambolic'. The Home Secretary is being asked to act urgently.
7 Nov 2012

Ballot initiatives in US states: an issues guide

There is a whole raft of initiatives and referendums on state ballots. We offer a summary here, with comments where appropriate on issues of social justice relating to these proposals.
20 Oct 2012

Unlock Democracy responds to property renting expenses scandal

The scandal where MPs are reportedly claiming expenses to rent homes while letting their own property, needs addressing immediately, say reformers.
15 Oct 2012

Fiji political reform process faces criticism

The independent group set up to review Fiji’s constitution needs to take urgent measures to ensure women and young people are able to fully participate, say critics.
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.
23 Apr 2012

Lords reform part of a larger picture
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.
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.

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