Category Archives: party funding

Are the UK’s elections fit for purpose? We must avoid complacency to stop a perfect storm from forming

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

On Wednesday night, our Chair, Sir John Holmes, gave a speech to the Institute for Government on the state of the British electoral system. Continue reading →

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Never underestimate the power of the ballot box

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

2016 has been the year that democracy reasserted itself. In June, voters across the UK took part in a historic referendum, the outcome of which has profoundly changed our relationships with 27 other nations. Last month, after an 18 month … Continue reading →

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Money in politics – a global perspective

Posted on September 25, 2015 by

The topic of ‘money in politics’ is not exclusively relevant to the United Kingdom. Internationally, the issues of concern for regulators around the world are broadly consistent, but priorities differ depending on the particular political, democratic and socio-democratic context of … Continue reading →

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