Democracy
From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that's missing from the King's Speech
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From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that's missing from the King's Speech
Activists and campaigners have highlighted some critically important areas that were left off of the King’s Speech
Voter ID rules are racist – let’s get rid of them once and for all
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Voter ID rules are racist – let’s get rid of them once and for all
This is the 'most disproportionate parliament in history'. Has the time come for electoral reform?
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This is the 'most disproportionate parliament in history'. Has the time come for electoral reform?
One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
Sunak and top Tories keeping seats over voter ID confusion would be 'damaging to democracy'
Sunak and top Tories keeping seats over voter ID confusion would be 'damaging to democracy'
Isn't stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we've lost our ability to trust
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Isn't stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we've lost our ability to trust
What is a People's House? The demand made by Keir Starmer's glittery conference protester
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What is a People's House? The demand made by Keir Starmer's glittery conference protester
Voter ID: Everything you need to know about how to vote in May’s elections, and the controversies
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Voter ID: Everything you need to know about how to vote in May’s elections, and the controversies
Trans, elderly, disabled and Muslim people could be worst affected by new voter ID law, with less than a month until polling day
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Trans, elderly, disabled and Muslim people could be worst affected by new voter ID law, with less than a month until polling day
Elon Musk's Twitter, where 'free' speech will cost you £11 a month
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Elon Musk's Twitter, where 'free' speech will cost you £11 a month
Bernie Sanders: 'Real fundamental change never comes easily'
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Bernie Sanders: 'Real fundamental change never comes easily'
What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?
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What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?
Barrister Sam Fowles: Beware the authoritarians stealing our democracy
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Barrister Sam Fowles: Beware the authoritarians stealing our democracy
'A full-fronted attack on our democracy': New voter ID laws make it harder for young people to vote
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'A full-fronted attack on our democracy': New voter ID laws make it harder for young people to vote
Mental health, climate change, inequality: the priorities for Welsh future generations
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