In the News Wednesday 22 February
Today's stories: Scottish independence, House of Lords reform, media reform, republicanism.
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Independent local government
Chair of the Parliamentary Select Committee for Political and Constitutional Reform Graham Allen writes about new consultation about the autonomy of local government.
In the News Tuesday 21st February
Highlighting key issues in democratic reform news including: Bill of Rights, House of Lords reform, elected mayors / police commissioners, devolution, Recall, Individual Elector Registration, boundary changes, Written Constitution, Electoral Reform, Party Funding, Register of Lobbyists, Media and the Sustainable Communities Act
The government must not be blackmailed on Lords reform
Guardian columnist Martin Kettle has today called on Nick Clegg to drop his commitment to House of Lords reform. Unlock Democracy director Peter Facey explains how this call is based on a number of false assertions.
In the News, Thursday 16 February
Today: Scottish independence, Welsh devolution, Lords reform, police commissioners, freedom of information and media.
In the News, Wednesday 15 February
Today: party funding, freedom of information, English devolution and Scottish independence
In the News, 11-14 February
Main stories: Scottish independence, lobbying, media regulation and party funding.
Lords reform: the appointments timebomb must be defused
The current system of appointment to the House of Lords is unsustainable. The Lords themselves should be working constructively to prevent the system from collapsing, not issuing veiled threats to reformers.
In the News, Friday 10 February
News about Lords reform, Police and Crime Commissioners, voter registration, Prime Minister's Questions and freedom of information.
Government backtracks on new voter registration rules
Marking a victory for democracy campaigners, the government has capitulated on its plans to introduce an “opt out” on voter registration.