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Low and unequal voter turnout are "dangerously warping UK politics". Compulsory voting offers a way out of this democratic crisis, argues The Constitution Society's David Klemperer leftfootforward.org/2025/07/britis…

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This is v good from my The Constitution Society colleague David Klemperer. I worked in Australian politics where compulsory voting is rarely questioned. I generally don’t like the state forcing citizens to do stuff, but this is well worth a look.

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An excellent report out calling for OZ style compulsory voting to solve the UK’s democratic deficit, part of which is driven by ageing, cohort size and propensity to #vote

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On the blog this week, Tasneem Ghazi examines cases where the courts have acted as a check on executive power. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/courts-power-a…

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Last week the Campaign for Compulsory Voting was launched with a report published by the Society. You can listen to Campaign Manager Dr David Klemperer on Today in Parliament below. More on the campaign is available at: compulsoryvoting.org.uk

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🚨🚨Less than one week to go for applications for the position of campaing manager for compulsory voting with the Constitution Society. Please share and consider applying!🚨🚨 consoc.org.uk/job-opportunit…

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With the government announcing votes at 16 will go ahead, constitutional education for students becomes ever more important. Read our latest report on the subject by Email Board: consoc.org.uk/publications/b…

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With more suspensions announced yesterday, our article this week on the "payroll vote" in parliament is particularly relevant to the current parliamentary arithmetic for the Prime Minister. Read it now at: loom.ly/1VwlS0Y

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Entries are open for the Constitution Society Essay Prize, co-sponsored with Haus Publishing. “To what extent is the Ministerial Code an effective control over ministerial behaviour?” – Answers by 22 August. Please share and apply! Full details at: consoc.org.uk/2025-essay-pri…

Entries are open for the Constitution Society Essay Prize, co-sponsored with Haus Publishing. “To what extent is the Ministerial Code an effective control over ministerial behaviour?” – Answers by 22 August. Please share and apply! Full details at:  consoc.org.uk/2025-essay-pri…
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We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the significant progress made by the Campaign for Compulsory Voting, we can now re-advertise the position of Campaign Manager as a full time role! Full details at: consoc.org.uk/campaign-manag…. Please share this opportunity and think about

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Check out our latest blog at: consoc.org.uk/rebel-rebel where Dr Mark Bennister delves into the recent labour rebellion in parliament and its implications for our democracy. Don't miss it!

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Our latest blog post on the role of rebellions in parliament is now live at: consoc.org.uk/rebel-rebel/ Here's Dr Mark Bannister with the details!

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Explore how the payroll vote is reshaping government influence in parliament. Dive into our recent blog by Dr Stuart Wallace to understand its growing impact and what it means for the future of politics. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/the-payroll-vo…