Vince Cable backs online voting for trade union strike ballots

Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable has called for the introduction of online voting for trade union strike ballots. The announcement comes after criticism from the Conservative Party that strikes … Continue reading Vince Cable backs online voting for trade union strike ballots

Lib Dem Minister ‘would be very happy’ to see online voting piloted

Liberal Democrat Minister, Tom Brake MP has this week said that he would be ‘very happy’ to see online voting trials take place in the UK. Brake, the Deputy Leader … Continue reading Lib Dem Minister ‘would be very happy’ to see online voting piloted

Women are at risk of falling off the electoral register – and out of the political debate

By Councillor Abena Oppong-Asare. As we take the time to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women today, it’s important to recognise the low turnout of women at the last … Continue reading Women are at risk of falling off the electoral register – and out of the political debate

Lithuanian Government approve bid to allow online voting in elections

It has been reported that the Lithuanian Government has approved a proposal put forward by Members of Parliament to introduce an online voting option in elections.  This covers Presidential, Parliamentary, … Continue reading Lithuanian Government approve bid to allow online voting in elections

David Cameron says he has ‘no objection’ to online voting

The UK Prime Minister, David Cameron has said in a live interview that he doesn’t have any objection to online voting. Whilst taking part in Sky News’ #AskTheLeaders event this … Continue reading David Cameron says he has ‘no objection’ to online voting

It’s time for political parties to commit to online voting

By Areeq Chowdhury. It’s time for political parties to commit to online voting. The report published today by the Speaker’s Commission on Digital Democracy pulls together almost a year’s worth of … Continue reading It’s time for political parties to commit to online voting

Getting back to the future of voting

By Areeq Chowdhury. “2015?! You mean we’re in the future?!” When a young, confused, orange-jacket-wearing Marty McFly time-travelled thirty years into 2015 Hill Valley, California, he was faced with technological … Continue reading Getting back to the future of voting