High court to hear postal vote woes
Press Review 20 December 2004
The high court will today hear allegations postal voting enabled Labour supporters to bribe and harass postmen into handing over blank ballot papers.
Tax relief on political donations proposed
Press Review 16 December 2004
The funding of political parties should be extended through tax relief for small donations, the Electoral Commission has said.
Hain promises PR review will take place
News Article 25 November 2004
The leader of the Commons has assured MPs that a review of UK's electoral systems will take place.
Lib Dems look to PR switch
Press Review 22 November 2004
The chief Liberal Democrat election strategist has said that the next general election could produce results that will re-open the debate over proportional representation.
Lib Dems predict 'significant gains'
News Article 21 November 2004
The Liberal Democrats could make "significant gains" at the next general election, according to their chief strategist.
Heavyweights 'block PR review'
News Article 12 November 2004
Ministers are set to ignore a manifesto commitment and scrap plans for a review of electoral systems, according to media reports.
Electoral reform plan blocked
Press Review 12 November 2004
A government inquiry into a new system for elections to the House of Commons will not now take place after a revolt by senior Cabinet ministers.
Hain: Electoral reform is on the agenda
News Article 27 September 2004
The leader of the House of Commons has said the Labour Party has the chance to change the electoral system.
Labour could offer Lib Dems electoral reform
Press Review 24 September 2004
The Independent claims that electoral reform could be back on the agenda if Labour's majority is cut sharply at the next election.
Kennedy sets out Lib Dem 'big idea'
News Article 20 September 2004
An upbeat Charles Kennedy has said his party's "big idea" focuses on policies to tackle a feeling of anxiety among the British public.
Ministers to proceed with postal votes
Press Review 25 June 2004
Ministers are to press ahead with plans for all-postal ballots in the referendums on regional assemblies.
Mayor makes case for first-past-the-post
Press Review 16 June 2004
The re-elected mayor of London has come out in favour of using a first-past-the-post electoral system in the Capital.
Gary Titley MEP - Labour leader in the European parliament
Interview 26 May 2004
Gary Titley calls for the government to review the electoral system used in the European elections and backs the use of postal voting to boost turnout.
MEP backs 'rethink' of electoral system
News Article 26 May 2004
A senior Labour MEP has called on the government to "completely rethink" the system used to elect members of the Brussels parliament.
Local government: Coalition country
News Article 19 May 2004
Craig Hoy looks at the arrival of proportional representation in Scottish local government and assesses how it will affect the political landscape.
