UnlockDemocracyWe need New Politics RulesFrom today, Unlock Democracy starts an ambitious new campaign for New Politics Rules. We need a democratic revolution that will give us…Nov 25, 2018Nov 25, 2018
UnlockDemocracyIs your council working for you or for lobbyists?Over the past decade Spinwatch and Unlock Democracy have campaigned around the issue of lobbying: what we see as the growing influence of…May 29, 2018May 29, 2018
UnlockDemocracyVote Leave referendum spending: Old tricks, different packagingHere we go again. Another year, another major scandal revolving around big money distorting our democracy. With the UK still divided over…May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
UnlockDemocracyWhat happens if you cheat democracy?Unlock Democracy’s Director Alexandra Runswick spoke at the Fair Vote rally outside Parliament. This is what she had to say.Apr 27, 2018Apr 27, 2018
UnlockDemocracyA damaged democracy is just collateral damage for ministers hellbent on going rogueThe government is plagued by scandals. Last week saw off loyal Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon, who stepped down over sexual…Nov 8, 2017Nov 8, 2017
UnlockDemocracyWriting Parliament out of the legislative processThe European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, more commonly known as the Repeal Bill, is the first major piece of Brexit legislation to go before…Sep 21, 2017Sep 21, 2017
UnlockDemocracyWhat one MP’s side job tells us about the failings of the UK’s lobbying registerThis week Barry Sheerman became the first sitting MP to sign up to UK’s the statutory lobbying register, as the result of his role as the…Aug 3, 2017Aug 3, 2017
UnlockDemocracyThe Brexit legislation you need to know aboutToday in the Queen’s Speech the government will set out their legislative agenda for the next two years, as they’ve cancelled next year’s…Jun 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017
UnlockDemocracyPolitical parties are in the deep pockets of the dodgy donors that funded the electionBankers, residents of the Bahamas, real estate moguls, and big oil executives. If you think this sounds like a list of those making up the…Jun 8, 2017Jun 8, 2017
UnlockDemocracyThe proposals that threaten to turn back the clock on electoral reformThe publication of the Tory manifesto brought with it a nasty and unexpected surprise. In the past the Conservatives have repeatedly failed…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
