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"We can revive local democracy in Scotland"

Scottish local democracy can build and strengthen our communities

That Scotland’s local democracy needs to be renewed is a fact agreed upon by parties and campaigners from right across the political spectrum. ERS Scotland, has long been working toward a local democracy for Scotland worthy of the name ‘local’, and has released a pamphlet which sets out a vision of how we can revive local democracy in Scotland.

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"Elections in German States are hugely important"

How do elections work in the German States?

Elections in all the German states are hugely important. Not just are they some of the most powerful subnational bodies in Europe, they also have a fair bit of influence at the federal level through Germany’s upper house. Here, we take a look at the voting systems used to choose these sixteen key state parliaments.

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Electoral Reform for Eurovision?

With the Eurovision grand final taking place tonight, it's time to share our classic article from 2012 - how does the Eurovision voting system work, and should we use STV for Eurovision? The answer is yes!

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Reformers' Round Up

i News - These are the last elections without voter ID. Next time, millions could be turned away
The Times - Voters feel they lack influence, poll says
Mirror - Alternative Queen's Speech in full as campaigners demand Boris Johnson clean up politics
Partly Political Broadcast Podcast - 'Chapati Gate'
Camden New Journal - We need fairer voting system, say Greens as party takes just one seat at council elections again

Constituency focus

With an upcoming by election in Neil Parish's old seat, here is how Tiverton & Honiton voted in 2019:

Tiverton and Honiton

Tiverton & Honiton

71.9% Turnout
580th Smallest Margin of Victory
479th Smallest Share of the Vote Needed to Win

Explore the 2019 General Election in Tiverton & Honiton →

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