Research
The Mechanics of a Further Referendum on Brexit (2018–19)
A series of reports and blogposts which examined whether a further Brexit referendum was feasible, how it might have been triggered, what the question could have been, how it should have been regulated, and when it could have taken place.
Independent Commission on Proportional Representation (2002–03)
In the place of a government commission, the Independent Commission on Proportional Representation conducted a detailed study of the impact of the new voting systems that had been introduced for the devolved assemblies.
Lessons on voting reform from Britain's first PR elections (2001)
Beyond Westminster, new electoral systems became a reality not long after the 1997 general election. We jointly held a seminar to present to policy makers the findings of academic research conducted around the first wave of PR elections.
Women's Representation in Politics (1999–00, 2001)
The Women's Representation in Politics project, led by Meg Russell, analysed means of overcoming the underrepresentation of women at Westminster and was crucial in laying the groundwork for the continuing use of all-women shortlists by UK political parties.
Elections Under Regional Lists (1998)
This briefing looks at some of the key issues arising from the decision to move to a proportional list system to elect MEPs in the UK from 1999.
New Electoral Systems: What Voters Need to Know (1998)
This study was undertaken to explore how far voters understand the then-new electoral systems used in 1999 and 2000, to identify what information is needed to help voters to use the systems and to assess when, and in what form, such information is best conveyed.
Establishing an Electoral Commission (1997)
Our early report on establishing an Electoral Commission was important in developing proposals for this new body.
Commission on the Conduct of Referendums (1996)
The Commission on the Conduct of Referendums focused on the best legal and administrative framework for the conduct of referendums.