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EVENT: Where Next for English Local Government?

Following the publication of our new report Democracy Made in England, we’ve invited an expert panel to discuss the findings with report author Michela Palese and ERS Chief Executive Darren Hughes. 23rd March, 6pm.

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These reforms are vital for delivering better public services for Wales

Welsh Labour conference vote is a big boost to campaign for Senedd reform

For as long as there has been a parliament in Wales, debate has raged on its size. Those of us who have campaigned on this issue know just how difficult it has been to find consensus.

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A product of a history of ad hoc piecemeal top-down reforms

How is local government organised in England?

England’s local government can sometimes be quite confusing. The history of devolution within England is one of ad hoc, piecemeal, top-down reforms united in their lack of a clear vision.

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Investing in scrutiny will ensure that the Senedd better delivers for Wales

Why the Senedd needs more members

With just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation.

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Reformers' Round Up

Nation.Cymru - With a strong mandate Labour now has a once in a generation change to deliver desperately needed Senedd Reform
Lib Dem Voice - “Democracy Made in England – Where next for English Local Government?”
The Guardian - Plans to cap UK MPs’ earnings from second jobs dropped
IWA - Welsh Labour Conference Vote: A Big Boost to campaign for Senedd Reform
Make Votes Matter - Mayors tell the government: don't level down our democracy
Independent - Partygate shows system for investigating prime minister’s ‘behaviour’ failing, former adviser suggests
The Guardian - Lord Speaker urges tougher vetting amid concerns over Evgeny Lebedev
Financial Times - Labour calls for reform of electoral system to be ditched
The Guardian - Memo to Labour – you still can’t beat the Tories without the Lib Dems and Greens
Financial Times - The hyperlocal governments entrusted with reviving the English state

Constituency focus

With second jobs back in the news, here is the 2019 constituency result of parliament's biggest earner, Geoffrey Cox.

Devon West and Torridge

Devon West & Torridge

74.8% Turnout
594th Smallest Margin of Victory
476th Smallest Share of the Vote Needed to Win

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