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Articles tagged with: Democracy & Elections
John Stapleton: 'I Could Have Been The First Man In The History Of Broadcasting To Declare The Wrong President Of The United States'
Political parties
By John Stapleton
John Stapleton: "I Could Have Been The First Man In The History Of Broadcasting To Declare The Wrong President Of The United States"
Veteran broadcaster John Stapleton covered five US elections between 1980 to 2012. He tells The House about how he was spectacularly saved from announcing the wrong election result in Bush vs Gore, and how American enthusiasm for elections puts the Brits to shame
Dominic Raab Has Refused To Comment On Trump's Baseless Voter Fraud Claims
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Has Refused To Comment On Trump's Baseless Voter Fraud Claims
Dominic Raab said that all votes in elections should be counted "in principle" but refused to get drawn on Donald Trump's claims of voter fraud.
My fellow Peers assumed I was the wine waiter
Social affairs
By Lord Taylor of Warwick
My fellow Peers assumed I was the wine waiter
Only 6.1% of Peers are non-white ethnic minority. Diversity and inclusion must improve in Westminster and the wider world
The government’s voter ID plans risk disenfranchising millions of voters for the sake of a non-existent problem
Home affairs
By Cat Smith MP
The government’s voter ID plans risk disenfranchising millions of voters for the sake of a non-existent problem
The government's voter ID plans will disproportionately suppress Black, Asian and minority ethnic voters, yet there is little evidence to suggest that impersonation at polling stations is a widespread problem in Britain.
Conservatism needs a clear message to reach voters’ hearts and minds
Political parties
By Robert Halfon MP
Conservatism needs a clear message to reach voters’ hearts and minds
It’s time to work out our modern Conservative values and link them to our policies in a way the public can understand.
Democracies must evolve and embrace new thinking if we are to defeat Covid-19, recover and rebuild stronger
Social affairs
By Chloe Smith MP
Democracies must evolve and embrace new thinking if we are to defeat Covid-19, recover and rebuild stronger
I recently announced proposals for new world-leading rules that will require online political campaign content to have a ‘digital imprint’ - an essential measure that will improve transparency in political campaigning.
MPs threaten Boris Johnson with legal action over Russian election interference probe
Political parties
MPs threaten Boris Johnson with legal action over Russian election interference probe
A cross-party group of MPs has threatened Boris Johnson with legal action over an independent investigation into Russian election interference.
A proportional voting system is the first step in fixing our broken democracy
Home affairs
By Baroness Bennett
A proportional voting system is the first step in fixing our broken democracy
The Tories won just 44% of the vote in 2019, but effectively hold 100% of power in the Commons. That’s not democracy, it's fundamental illegitimacy – and the lack of trust that flows from it – is at the root of our broken system.
Political parties and activists will be forced to include 'digital imprints' on all online ads in disinformation crackdown
Political parties
Political parties and activists will be forced to include 'digital imprints' on all online ads in disinformation crackdown
Political parties are set to be forced to include "digital imprints" on all of their online campaign materials as part of a bid to tackle misinformation.
Number 10 hits out at Belarus government over 'completely unacceptable' violence against election protestors
Foreign affairs
Number 10 hits out at Belarus government over 'completely unacceptable' violence against election protestors
Downing Street has hit out at the Belarus government over “completely unacceptable” violence against protestors following a controversial presidential election.
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Defence
By Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Successive Tory governments have opened their wallets and closed their eyes while Russia has infiltrated every aspect of our political and economic life.
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Partner content
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.
Commons watchdog orders Conservative Lord Goldsmith to repay almost £9,000 after breaking expenses rules
Political parties
Commons watchdog orders Conservative Lord Goldsmith to repay almost £9,000 after breaking expenses rules
The Commons standards watchdog has ordered former Tory MP Lord Goldmsith to repay almost £9,000 after he was found to have breached expenses rules.
Millions may be missing from the electoral register, we need urgent reform
Political parties
By Lord Shutt
Millions may be missing from the electoral register, we need urgent reform
Groups such as young people, BAME voters and frequent home movers are particularly under-registered.
Young people should be automatically registered to vote in bid tackle threat to election 'integrity', peers demand
Communities
Young people should be automatically registered to vote in bid tackle threat to election 'integrity', peers demand
Young people should be automatically registered to vote in an effort to protect the "integrity" of elections, a cross-party group of peers are demanding.
Ministers urged to get tough with ‘unaccountable‘ social media giants to protect UK democracy from fake news
Education
By John Johnston
Ministers urged to get tough with ‘unaccountable‘ social media giants to protect UK democracy from fake news
A cross-party group of peers have warned online disinformation poses an "existential threat" to democracy as they accused the Government of failing to "get a grip" on the spread of fake news.
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
Social affairs
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
The UK’s much-maligned electoral laws are due for a shake-up after calls for them to be brought into the digital age.
Boris Johnson says China’s Hong Kong security law risks ‘direct conflict’ with Sino-British treaty
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson says China’s Hong Kong security law risks ‘direct conflict’ with Sino-British treaty
China’s clampdown on Hong Kong risks putting it in “direct conflict” with a joint treaty vowing to protect the city state’s freedoms, Boris Johnson has said.
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Partner content
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.
Campaigner of the Week: Chi Onwurah
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Campaigner of the Week: Chi Onwurah
On a historic day for Parliament, the Labour frontbencher speaks to Sebastian Whale about her campaign to set up a virtual House of Commons
Casework in a crisis
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Casework in a crisis
Across the country MPs’ staffers are delivering crucial support to constituents during the coronavirus crisis. Some have seen their workload increase threefold. But are they getting the support they need? Georgina Bailey reports
We must get behind Keir Starmer and deliver for the millions of people who need a Labour government
Coronavirus
By Cat Smith MP
We must get behind Keir Starmer and deliver for the millions of people who need a Labour government
When Jeremy Corbyn became leader, too many in our party stepped back. In the end that only served to bolster our opponents. We cannot make the same mistakes again.
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Partner content
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.
I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end
Coronavirus
By Andrew Gwynne MP
I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end
Keir Starmer's election campaign showed he could bring together people from right across the party. I believe he has the vision to lead the country once this crisis is over.