Publications

THE SOCIETY’S RECENT MAJOR PUBLICATIONS

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Britain’s experience of electoral systems

The Society’s contribution to the debate which should follow the publication of the Government’s promised review of electoral systems – 150 pages of detailed analysis (to be launched 17 April 2007)

Scottish Local Elections, 2007: Media Briefing

Details of the STV system to be used in the Scottish local elections, background information and analysis of past results in all Scottish local authorities. (Revised version to be published April 2007)

The Great Local Vote Swindle

Full analysis of the local government elections of 4 May 2006. June 2006.

Campaigning Under STV

A guide for agents and parties in Scotland. 2005 (revised 2006)

The UK General Election of 5 May 2005: Report and Analysis

The final Electoral Reform Society verdict on the 2005 General Election in which Labour won a comfortable majority with only 35% of the votes. All 72 pages of it. July 2005

The Conservatives and the electoral system

How the electoral system is biased against the Tories and why boundaries are not the answer. October 2005.

The Government's Review of Electoral Systems

An in-depth look at the Government delay in producting its promised review of the UK's experience with different voting systems. July 2005

Direct Elections for a reformed second chamber

Electoral Reform Society report on electing the House of Lords. September 2004

European Democracies

An in-depth look at the European Union's different democratic systems. March 2004

Burnley and the BNP and the case for electoral reform

Electoral Reform Society report on the recent elections in Burnley. January 2004

Turning out or turning off?

An analysis of political disengagment and what can be done about it. September 2004

Candidate selection

Report of the Commission on Candidate Selection established by the Society, by Commission Chair, Peter Riddell (2003).

Elections in the 21st century: from paper ballot to e-voting

Report of the Independent Commission on Alternative Voting Methods established by the Society (2002)

Details of other reports and briefing papers can be found on www.electoral-reform.org.uk/article.php?id=9

Latest Press Releases

Electoral Reform: Speakers Conference needs freedom for real debate

As Harriet Harman launched the first Speakers Conference in over 30 years, the Electoral Reform Society has called on politicians of all parties not to waste a “once in a generation” opportunity to transform Westminster.

Electoral Reform Society: Gordon Brown faces ‘Lloyd George’ moment

Government must approach Speakers Conference with an open mind on reform of Westminster.

Electoral Reform: Response to white paper on empowerment - another missed opportunity on local government

The Electoral Reform Society has responded to today’s publication of the Empowerment White Paper by the department for Department for Communities and Local Government.

Electoral Reform Society: Women's breakthrough at next election 'impossible'

On the 80th Anniversary of universal suffrage, research shows number of female MPs at next General Election stuck at ‘97 levels.