New standards watchdog risks charge of window dressing without powers and independence

Shaun Roberts 10/13/25 Shaun Roberts 10/13/25

New standards watchdog risks charge of window dressing without powers and independence

The Ethics and Integrity Commission risks looking like a cosmetic rebrand of a flawed standards regime.

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Government’s elections’ strategy a strong platform on which to build, but alarming omission on Electoral Commission independence

Shaun Roberts 7/17/25 Shaun Roberts 7/17/25

Government’s elections’ strategy a strong platform on which to build, but alarming omission on Electoral Commission independence

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English Devolution Bill: ‘central control is still the watchword’

Shaun Roberts 7/10/25 Shaun Roberts 7/10/25

English Devolution Bill: ‘central control is still the watchword’

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The government hasn't made its first year count when it comes to restoring trust, campaigners say on the anniversary of Labour's general election victory

Shaun Roberts 7/4/25 Shaun Roberts 7/4/25

The government hasn't made its first year count when it comes to restoring trust, campaigners say on the anniversary of Labour's general election victory

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The battle for trust in politics is being comprehensively lost

Shaun Roberts 6/24/25 Shaun Roberts 6/24/25

The battle for trust in politics is being comprehensively lost

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Over 6 million missing from UK Electoral Register despite recent campaigns to encourage registration – campaigners call on Government to introduce Automatic Voter Registration (AVR)

Shaun Roberts 5/20/25 Shaun Roberts 5/20/25

Over 6 million missing from UK Electoral Register despite recent campaigns to encourage registration – campaigners call on Government to introduce Automatic Voter Registration (AVR)

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