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The case for the #TheAmendment: better voter registration, better democracy

November 4, 2014January 5, 2015 by Editor

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The UK risks facing a growing crisis with the quality of the electoral register, Toby James argues. He draws from his research to suggest that a proposed amendment to the Wales Bill could make a substantial difference and should be supported by those concerned about democracy in Wales and the UK. [caption…

What is digital democracy? UEA hosts a Digital Democracy Commission event

October 27, 2014January 5, 2015 by Editor

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In December 2013 the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, established the Digital Democracy Commission in order to engage young people with technology, and democracy. Last week, the University of East Anglia held a digital democracy event giving young people the opportunity to come up with ideas of…

Electoral management problems at the Scottish independence referendum: the dog that didn’t bark in the night

September 19, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Toby James notes that few problems have been initially reported with the running of the Scottish independence referendum despite the high turnout. This stands in stark contrast to the 2010 general election. Scotland has voted no in the referendum. National soul searching, political repercussions and significant constitutional reform may (or may…

Analysing the European election results in the UK Eastern Region

May 28, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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The Eastern region elected 3 UKIP MEPs, 3 Conservative MEPs and 1 Labour MEP in European election in May 2014. Dr. Chris Hanretty analyses the patterns of support across the region. The votes in last Thursday's European elections were counted on Sunday night, and indeed are still being counted in…

The European Parliamentary Elections 2014 on Eastminster

May 20, 2014February 4, 2015 by Editor

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Elections to the European Parliament will take place this week. In the UK, citizens will go to the polls on Thursday 22 May with results being announced on Sunday 25th, after the polls have closed across Europe. In the run up to the elections Eastminster features a range of posts…

The case for compulsory turnout in the UK: addressing political inequality

May 2, 2014February 4, 2015 by Editor

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Britain is about to go to the polls for the European Elections, but voter turnout in Britain is way behind that in Belgium and Luxembourg where voting is compulsory. History student Alice Donnelly argues that compulsory voting should be introduced for general elections in the UK, and that if this…

Low voter turnout at Police and Crime Commissioner Elections in England and Wales: how it can be addressed

March 25, 2014February 4, 2015 by Editor

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Elections for the Police and Crime Commissioners were first held in 2012 in England and Wales. The elections were undermined, critics argued, by low voter turnout. UEA student Sophie Hill looks at how turnout could be improved in the future. The voter turnout in the first Police and Crime Commissioner…

John Bercow to consider the case for internet voting in the UK. Is it a good idea?

November 27, 2013February 3, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Toby James considers the proposal from the Commons Speaker John Bercow that internet voting should be introduced to the UK. His research on the pilotting of internet voting in the UK suggested that it only had a marginally positive effect on turnout but every idea for increasing turnout deserves a second…

Putting Parliament at the core of national life

November 14, 2013February 3, 2015 by Editor

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Charles Clarke, visiting Professor at the University of East Anglia, considers how Parliament could be put at the heart of national life. [one_half]Most events of national interest pass through Parliament, and get consideration there, in some form or another. Indeed on any given weekday, it is likely that the majority…

The Funding of Political Parties: A Lecture from Hayden Phillips

February 24, 2011February 3, 2015 by Editor

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Sir Hayden Phillips spoke at the University of East Anglia in 2011 about the funding of political parties. His lecture can be viewed here. It was later published in Political Quarterly.

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