The Mechanics of a Further Referendum on Brexit

A report and series of blogposts examining whether a further Brexit referendum is feasible, how it might be triggered, what the question could be, how it should be regulated, and when it could take place. 

Independent Commission on Referendums

A Commission of senior figures established to review the role of referendums in British democracy and consider how the rules and practice could be improved.

Improving discourse during election and referendum campaigns

Research into how we can improve the quality of information that is available during election and referendum campaigns and help voters to access it.

Electoral Systems in the UK

Research into how the UK electoral system is performing, what changes might be desirable, and what the likelihood is that such changes will take place.

Conduct of Referendums

Ongoing research into the quality of debate during referendum campaigns and whether anything can be done to enhance that quality.

Electoral Reform Around the World

Research into the circumstances in which and the processes through which electoral systems change, and the nature of the changes taking place around the world today.

Archive of Research on Elections and Referendums