We exist to build a vibrant, inclusive democracy that puts power in the hands of the people

It’s clear that our broken political system is having a disastrous impact on our country’s ability to tackle the problems of now and the future.

The next General Election is OUR chance to put political reform firmly on the agenda.


Electoral registers are the bedrock of electoral and democratic processes. They are the definitive list of who can vote in an election.

This new report sets out how reforms to the electoral registration process can increase the number of citizens on the electoral register for a stronger democracy.

Toby S. James is Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of East Anglia.

This is a report commissioned by Unlock Democracy, and funded by the UK Democracy Fund.


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We can’t take our
democracy for granted

This is the most important time in Unlock Democracy’s history.

We have a government, elected on a minority of votes, that's using its power to undermine our democracy.

They seem determined to undermine accountability, centralise power and attack our democratic institutions. They're doing this to increase their hold on power.

Unlock Democracy are fighting to defend our democracy from this unprecedented attack.

Join us today and, with your support, we will work to build a vibrant, inclusive democracy in our country.

 

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