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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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Project 2029 poses a real threat to our democracy
Project 2029 poses a real threat to our democracy

The UK is waking up to the reality that the UK is also vulnerable to the equivalent of the US’s Project 2025

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Distrust, Disillusionment, and the Rise of Anti-Establishment Attitudes in the UK
Distrust, Disillusionment, and the Rise of Anti-Establishment Attitudes in the UK

Across Europe, political trust is in decline, and Britain is no exception. Confidence in the government, political institutions and politicians is at a record low and the position of two major political parties, Labour and Conservatives, is being redefined.

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An informed electorate: the need for improved political education in schools 
An informed electorate: the need for improved political education in schools 

Now is the time for decisive action to improve political education. 

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The Democracy Gap
The Democracy Gap

Why are young men giving up on democracy? Young men are angry, and disaffected men are gravitating towards radical figures who wage war on democratic institutions.

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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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Democracy Progress Report

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

With trust still at an all-time low, it’s clear that decisive action to fix our politics and democracy is needed more than ever.

We’ve built a live, interactive tool to track the government’s progress on its pre-election pledges on democracy.