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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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A secret the government kept hidden for two years
A secret the government kept hidden for two years

Shortly after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, an official working for the Ministry of Defence accidentally leaked the details of 18,700 Afghans who had applied to move to the UK.

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Labour’s election reforms represent real progress - but there’s significant work still to do
Labour’s election reforms represent real progress - but there’s significant work still to do

The government’s new elections strategy is a welcome step in the right direction – modernisation that’s long overdue. Not the full answer, but progress.

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The Hereditary Peers Bill: A missed opportunity
The Hereditary Peers Bill: A missed opportunity

Nothing sums up how broken our political system is quite like the House of Lords.

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Citizen participation essential to create a strong democracy
Citizen participation essential to create a strong democracy

It is well understood that the political legitimacy of democratic governments depends partly on levels of participation measured by levels of voter turnout at elections, but not entirely.

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CHANGE POLITICS

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Change the voting system

A woman with glasses and a casual outfit exiting through a polling station entrance with signs indicating voting hours and instructions.

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.

First Past the Post was not designed for the multi-party politics we have today, and it shows!

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A DIFFERENCE

Tom Brake from Unlock Democracy speaking at a party conference. Banner reads '3 in 4 voters think that our political system is failing.'

It damages the public's trust in our politics when MPs rake in huge amounts of money from side jobs.

You can use this tool to see which MPs have profited the most from second jobs in this parliament.

We need a clear limit on hours spent and money earned from second jobs.

Restrict MPs’ 2nd jobs

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