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Our political system is in need of change more than ever before.

We want to build a vibrant, inclusive democracy that puts power in the hands of the people. You can help us win change by joining us today.

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Digital ID cards are coming
Digital ID cards are coming

It’s official - the Government has decided that it will introduce a Mandatory Digital ID scheme in the UK.

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President starts a gerrymandering war
President starts a gerrymandering war

The President has started a gerrymandering war ahead of next year’s crucial mid-term elections.

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Why we should be optimistic about lowering the voting age to 16
Why we should be optimistic about lowering the voting age to 16

We’ve been here before. In 1969, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, but its introduction was opposed by many, in the same way that votes for 16-year-olds are being opposed today.

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Discipline and Dissent: What the Labour Suspensions Say About Democracy
Discipline and Dissent: What the Labour Suspensions Say About Democracy

On 16th July 2025, 4 Labour MPs were suspended from the party following “repeated breaches of parliamentary discipline”.

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CHANGE POLITICS

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Change the voting system

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The evidence keeps stacking up that our voting system is completely broken.

Polls show that a party could win a parliamentary majority on less than 30% of the vote.

We’re backing calls for a National Commission on Electoral Reform to look at new voting system for General Elections.

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A DIFFERENCE

Tom Brake from Unlock Democracy speaking at a party conference. Banner reads '3 in 4 voters think that our political system is failing.'

Shortly after the election, the Prime Minister said ‘the fight for trust is the battle that defines our political era’.

Decisive action to fix our politics and democracy is needed more than ever.

Our tool tracks the governments progress on its pre-election pledges on democracy.

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