“Shocking” change to House of Lords transparency rules criticised by campaigners as a “retrograde step”. The SNP say they’re horrified -and want to see the requirements changed back Unlock Democracy Tom Brake Pete Wishart

Members of the House of Lords no longer need to declare unpaid positions. It's a step being called 'retrograde' by critics. Sky's political correspondent Amanda Akass explains a change to the Lords' transparency rules. Read more on this story: trib.al/n586ePj

Our full report for Sky News on the “shocking” change to transparency rules in the House of Lords which campaigners Unlock Democracy & the SNP’s Pete Wishart warn will lead to a loss of accountability- thanks to producers Josh Gafson and Meg Matthews

Suggesting companies might want to pay up to £300,000 for a 'safe space' to meet MPs and that organising a paid trip for MPs overseas would not have to be declared doesn't really pass the smell test. thetimes.com/article/48e5e1…

3.5 million UK citizens overseas deserve proper representation in Parliament. Right now they’re an electoral afterthought, their distinctive concerns unheard and unanswered. Dedicated MPs for Brits abroad would plug this gap in our democracy. eureporter.co/world/uk/2025/…

Could employers giving staff a couple of hours off work on election day boost turnout? 👇

What are we waiting for? At the We're Right Here: the campaign for community power campaign launch, Roz Savage describes some of the inspiring community projects local groups have managed to deliver, and others they hope will become deliverable through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

So strange that the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill REQUIRES those currently operating the Council committee system to move to the leader and cabinet model. The exact opposite of Community Empowerment. bills.parliament.uk/bills/4002

Trust in politicians is at record lows. Angela Rayner was right to refer herself to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards. Keir Starmer will be right to act on the Adviser's recommendations, whatever they are.

Should someone like Elon Musk be allowed to donate £millions to UK parties? We’ve all seen his comments at the weekend. So far, the govt seems intensely relaxed about mega rich donors like Musk buying outsized influence in our politics. We say: cap donations, level the field.

'In a fragmented 5 or 6 party system, a party can get a majority, with 30% of the vote': Olly Glover MP 🔶 at the Lib Dem Electoral Reform fringe at #LibDemConference2025 Time to put a stop to that with #ProportionalRepresentation.

Votes@16: a key step towards engaging young people in politics and prodding political parties to adopt more youth-focused policies. Thank you to Paris My Life My Say Reuben Make Votes Matter Harvey Young Liberals 🏳️‍⚧️ and Sarah Olney Sarah Olney for making these points at #LDConf

🚨 We've just written to Keir Starmer urging him to ABANDON any plans for a mandatory digital ID A digital ID would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives, eroding our rights and freedoms. We're saying no to digital ID & a checkpoint Britain. Read our

Young people who begin voting at 16 are more likely to stay voters for life. We can’t wait to see that energy in UK elections 🗳️ #v16 #VotesAt16

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant. We will miss him terribly.

Nick Lowles from HOPE not hate speaking for the first time in favour of #ProportionalRepresentation

#ProportionalRepresentation. A policy made for our times. First Past the Post stirs up division and makes parties focus on a minority of voters. PR encourages parties to speak to a broad coalition of electors.

In today’s London Influence: 🚪 Lobbyists leave Liverpool with a spring in their step … despite hangovers. 👔 "Business Day" at the Labour conference was again likened to a CEO creche. 📓 Transparency campaigners push Labour on ethics agenda. Dig in 👇 ow.ly/SXya50X5tAS

Voters think UK politics is becoming more corrupt. That's why alongside Spotlight on Corruption, Transparency International UK & others, we’re urging @DarrenPJones to ensure the new Ethics & Integrity Commission is ✔️ Independent ✔️ Properly resourced ✔️ Backed w/ real powers politico.eu/newsletter/pol…

A free press is a vital part of a functioning democracy. That means all sides accommodating critical voices. Even the appearance of Labour and the Conservatives trying to stifle dissent at their party conferences sets us on a dangerous path. bylinetimes.com/2025/10/08/con…