Democracy and Participation - manifesto

Think tanks

Starmer gov working closely with many think tanks
Labour together - Potential compulsory voting
Also work with future of governance reform and the institute for government

Lobbying

Football Governance Bill - Oct ‘25, aims to create an independent football regulator to replace the current self-policing system due to financial instability leading to administration - Bury Nov ‘25
Tobacco and Vapes bill - Measures to make vapes less attractive such as flavour restrictions, introduced in Nov ‘24

Wider franchise

Votes at 16 in both Sco and Wal
Representation of the people bill - Feb ‘26 - and likely to be in UK too by 2029 as almost fully passed through the Commons, wide support as all parties believe they will benefit bar Con
Great reform act 1832 - Limited, 1 in 5 middle class men with mortgage could vote, no vote for working class,
Rep of people 1918 - All men over 21, property controlling women or wives, established FPTP, 3x electorate in size
Rep of people 1928 - All women over 21 could vote (electoral equality),
Rep of people 1969 - Lowered voting age from 21 to 18

Other influences on par