Politics on the internet
Blog Article 13 October 2006
The internet offers a fantastic variety of ways for engaging with people.
Text vote to choose Tory mayoral candidate
News Article 12 June 2006
The Conservative Party's next candidate for mayor of London will be chosen by a phone and text vote open to members of the public.
Peers seek nuclear views online
News Article 10 February 2006
Peers investigating European Union proposals on nuclear waste have urged the public to email them their views.
Mixed response to No10 webchat
News Article 17 January 2006
After a late start said to be caused by a Downing Street power cut, web users appear to have given a mixed reaction to a Number 10 webchat with Louise Casey.
'Reckless' e-voting pilots dropped by ministers
News Article 6 September 2005
Plans to introduce e-voting at general elections have been branded a shambles by the Conservatives after ministers quietly dropped plans for a pilot scheme next year.
British Computer Society
Government Affairs Website
Woolas welcomes online consultation
News Article 1 July 2004
A government minister has welcomed moves to encourage two-way communication between MPs and constituents online.
Parliament set for internet revamp
News Article 16 June 2004
The parliamentary website could be set for a major overhaul as part of a comprehensive strategy designed to reconnect elected politicians with the public they serve.
British Retail Consortium: ePolitix Consultations
Government Affairs Website Page
Help the Aged: ePolitix Consultations
Government Affairs Website Page
E-envoy role to be scrapped
News Article 16 December 2003
The role of e-envoy is to be scrapped, the government has announced.
Regions selected for voting trials
News Article 8 December 2003
The North East and East Midlands will lead the latest round of voting trials.
Think tank seeks e-government 'revolution'
News Article 24 November 2003
A leading think tank has called on ministers to pay the private sector to deliver e-government services.
Christopher Leslie MP - Elections minister
Interview 31 October 2003
Question: Recent governments have been dogged by allegations of sleaze and cash for influence and dodgy donors - putting aside the rights and wrongs of the specific cases, how has
Minister open to debate on younger MPs
News Article 31 October 2003
The age at which people can be elected to parliament could be reduced to 18, a minister says today.
