Ex-minister who helped write draft calls for bolder action on voting reform, crypto donations and social mediaThe government was “timid” and “incremental” when deciding what to include in its elections bill, a former minister...
Read MoreOutgoing prime minister opens third reading debate on the Hillsborough law billIn response to a question from Alec Shelbrooke (Con), Campbell said he was “totally unaware” not just of the wording of the Tory opposition day...
Read MoreX owner retweets post by Reform’s Matt Goodwin saying it is ‘not social media that’s inflaming tensions’Man charged with attempted murder after Belfast knife attackTell us: how have you been affected by the situation in...
Read MoreFarage’s party brings in £9m largely from crypto billionaires in three months, more than twice that of Labour and Tories• UK politics live – latest updatesReform UK is raising millions more than the other political parties from...
Read MoreProportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the voteHere comes the prospect of redemption, a second chance for Labour to start over. A...
Read MoreHistory shows there have been more short-lived Labour governments than long-lasting ones. The party must secure a clear, progressive legacyIn democratic countries at least, government is often about getting things done in time....
Read MoreThis outdated system is destroying trust in politics. But there’s still time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UKBefore a vote is counted, this much we know. More results than ever will...
Read MoreCenTax warns bill under debate in parliament has ‘easily exploitable’ loopholes and will not prevent foreign interferencePolitical donations by companies should be banned to protect UK elections from foreign interference, a...
Read MoreThe PM’s in-tray is overflowing. But he can’t afford to neglect the real issue that is distorting our politics and the way we liveAt home and abroad, Labour and its leader are under siege. Though the Gorton and Denton result is...
Read MoreStarmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’Don’t let the Labour party say one more word about “splitting the vote”, in the...
Read MoreLetter from 19 organisations says a cap would help to protect democracy, weeks after £9m donation to Reform UKMinisters should legislate to cap political donations to “rebuild voter confidence” in democracy, campaigners have...
Read MoreCrackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new yearUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are working to ban political donations made with cryptocurrency but...
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