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The head of the Republic of Ireland’s Government, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, has confirmed that they are considering the introduction of online voting for the Irish diaspora. It is also being … Continue reading Irish Government to consider introducing online voting for elections and referenda
The UK Government will not make an assessment of the impact severe weather conditions had on the EU referendum last year, according to Cabinet Office Minister, Chris Skidmore MP. In … Continue reading Government will not assess the impact of flooding on the EU referendum turnout
By Areeq Chowdhury. As we move towards building “a democracy that works for everyone”, we cannot afford to overlook the fact that our method of voting is an analogue one. … Continue reading Reimagine elections: Enabling a democracy that works for everyone
By Areeq Chowdhury. How far must voter turnout fall before it’s considered to be a crisis? The turnouts of 51% and 37% in Copeland and Stoke-on-Trent should be a symbol … Continue reading Low voter turnouts should be a symbol of shame for a ‘leading democracy’
By Areeq Chowdhury. Last week, the Government published its long-awaited digital ‘transformation strategy’ which in the words of Cabinet Office Minister, Ben Gummer MP, aims to tackle the ‘disenchantment’ emanating … Continue reading The Government Transformation Strategy is yet another missed opportunity for digitalising democracy
57% of delegates at the UK’s Association of Election Administrators’ (AEA) Annual Conference have voted in support of introducing an online voting option in elections. Taking place this week in … Continue reading UK Election Administrators vote 57% in support of online voting option
The former head of MI6 has today warned against the adoption of online voting in elections citing fears of ‘international cyber warfare’. Speaking to the BBC, Sir John Sawers said: … Continue reading John Sawers is correct to highlight security risks, but wrong to warn against online voting adoption
The UK Government has announced details of the independent review into online voting for trade union strike ballots, which was secured as part of the 2016 Trade Union Act. The … Continue reading Online voting for industrial action is “long and unfairly overdue”
The Institute for Digital Democracy (IDD) – the first think tank to specifically explore opportunities for the digitalisation of British politics – will launch this Wednesday (12th October) from the … Continue reading Institute for Digital Democracy launched to ‘transform the way voters experience politics’
UK Opposition Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has pledged that if elected under his leadership, the Labour Party will use digital advances to improve access to political information and engagement. This morning, the Labour Leader … Continue reading UK Labour leader commits to introducing a ‘digital democracy’
Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and his opposition counterpart, Bill Shorten, have endorsed a cross-party push to introduce online voting in elections. The announcement came after Shorten conceded defeat to … Continue reading Australian PM and Opposition Leader commit to online voting in elections
Following the resignation of David Cameron in the aftermath of the EU referendum, the Conservative Party are to elect a new leader and Prime Minister for the United Kingdom. Similar … Continue reading Conservatives to elect next UK Prime Minister in online voting election
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