Scotland is entering a new era in public life. Join us to discuss this and much more in Edinburgh on the 26th April electoral-reform.org.uk/join-the-movem…

Delighted to be part of this event.

We're pleased to announce the full programme for this weekend's conference, A Scottish Spring. Taking place on 26 April in Edinburgh's Nicolson Square, the day will feature leading politicians, journalists and campaigners. electoral-reform.org.uk/join-the-movem…

A preview of some of the exclusive polling we will reveal at tomorrow’s conference on the future of Scottish democracy in The Herald. With thanks to Diffley Partnership Full story: heraldscotland.com/news/25114106.… Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-scottish-s…

This makes interesting reading. The future of our democracy must be built on local autonomy, trust & shared responsibility. From my time in GCC, I saw that when you pass power to communities, it takes time & a willingness to let go. But it works.

Last chance to get tickets for A Scottish Spring, starting in Edinburgh today at 10.30am. We'll be discussing Scottish democracy beyond the constitutional binary and much more. eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-scottish-s…

A busy room listening to Mark Diffley presenting exclusive polling for A Scottish Spring on the mood of the nation, levels of trust in politics & whether there's an appetite for a more consensual way of doing things. Full polling will be available after the event.

"We need entrenched democratic rights, including a proportional representation at a UK level, a senate of the nations & regions + a range of participative processes." Former First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 giving his take on polarisation and hope for the future

The Herald published our polling over the weekend that found Scottish voters overwhelmingly reject ‘strong man’ politics and want leaders to act in a considered way that builds consensus. heraldscotland.com/news/25114106.…

We already use the fair and proportional Single Transferable Vote for local elections, why not Holyrood? glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/25118821.…

In April, we collaborated with a range of civic organisations, democracy campaigners and academics to bring together a conference titled: A Scottish Spring – Building a democracy fit for the 21st Century. electoral-reform.org.uk/ers-scottish-s…

Last week, Dunfermline took another confident stride toward becoming a beacon of democratic innovation in Scotland. electoral-reform.org.uk/government-min…