Electoral Reform Society Plus: Liz Truss’ resignation honours could be a turning point for reform
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64 per cent of adults would have liked to have had the vote at 16

Voters trusted themselves to vote at 16 – let’s expand the franchise

Do you think you should have been able to vote from 16? New research commissioned by The Body Shop and The British Youth Council has found that 64% of adults would have liked to have had the vote at 16.

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Prospective MPs shouldnt have to move house if they want a realistic chance of entering parliament

First Past the Post locks many talented people out of politics

Candidates from all parties will often make claims about their lifelong connection to the constituency. and it’s clear why, when asked, voters regularly say they want local candidates.

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The UKs shortest serving prime minister is getting ready to hand out life long jobs

Liz Truss’ resignation honours could be a turning point for reform

News reports this weekend revealed that Liz Truss’s controversial honours list is making its way through the vetting process with the Cabinet Office and House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC).

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