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April 4, 2020

Further legal action taken on provisions for blind voters

In May 2019, a judge described the existing arrangements unlawful and “a parody of the electoral process”.
December 27, 2019

Equal Power coalition launched to transform women's representation in politics

Women who are interested in learning how to stand for election as an MP or local councillor can take part in ‘become a candidate’ training sessions and peer support circles.
December 14, 2019

Parties need ‘wildly different' number of votes to get an MP elected

Electoral Reform Society analysis of the general election results has revealed the ‘absurdity’ of Westminster’s voting system, with parties needing wildly different levels of support to secure each MP.
September 30, 2019

Northern Ireland nears 1,000 days without ministers in charge

Despite being more acutely affected by Brexit than any other part of the UK, the report says Northern Ireland has lacked proper political representation in the process.
September 16, 2019

New initiative puts women at the heart of humanitarian response in Nigeria

Local women must no longer be excluded from decision-making in the responses to humanitarian emergencies, particularly when they are the ones most vulnerable in these crises, Christian Aid’s CEO has said.
February 27, 2019

Bereaved families launch campaign on legal aid for inquests

State bodies involved in a death have unlimited access to the best legal teams at public expense whilst bereaved families do not.
September 29, 2018

Two million self-employed adults earn less than minimum wage

On average, self-employed people earn considerably less than those in employment.
September 17, 2018

Government faith minister calls for more religious leaders in the Lords

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, the Minister for Faith, has called for more religious leaders to appointed to the House of Lords.
July 14, 2018

Legal aid decision 'offers new hope for unaccompanied migrant children'

The Government has agreed to reinstate legal aid for separated and unaccompanied children in their non-asylum immigration cases.
July 13, 2018

Majority of female politicians in Wales say they have been abused or harassed

Abuse, difficulties maintaining family life, and financial concerns are stopping better representation in Welsh politics, says a new report.