Unlock Democracy

@UnlockDemocracy

We campaign for a vibrant, inclusive democracy that puts power in the hands of the people. This account is dormant. Bluesky: @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social

London, United Kingdom linktr.ee/unlockdemocracy Joined October 2008

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Latest posts 5

Unlock Democracy @UnlockDemocracy Jan 8

The public wants big money out of politics.

YouGov’s latest polling shows dwindling support for the status quo - where businesses, trade unions and individuals can donate as much as they like - and strong backing for capping political donations.

yougov.co.uk/topics/politic…

yougov.com Should there be a limit of donations made to political parties by individuals? 2019-2026 Thinking about donations to political parties, do you think there should or should not be a limit on the donations that the following can make to political parties? Individual people donating money...

Unlock Democracy @UnlockDemocracy Jan 6

Moonlighting MPs have tarnished Parliament's reputation for long enough. Let's put a stop to it.

Unlock Democracy @UnlockDemocracy Jan 4

Trust is higher when power is exercised closer to people.

That’s one reason why much more power should be shifted out of Westminster to the nations, regions and to local communities.

Proximity to power shouldn’t just be reserved for the wealthy and well-connected.

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Unlock Democracy @UnlockDemocracy Jan 2

The independence of the Electoral Commission has been undermined. The government must restore it.

theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

www.theguardian.com Politicians urge Labour to restore Electoral Commission independence All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrity

Unlock Democracy @UnlockDemocracy Dec 31, 2025

Over 150 district councils will be replaced by a small number of mega councils made up of more than 500,000 residents. Is that *local* government?

unlockdemocracy.org.uk/blog1/2025/12/…

unlockdemocracy.org.uk Are local elections cancelled again? — Unlock Democracy For a second year in a row, the Government has announced that important local elections will be cancelled in parts of England. Last year, it was Council elections being called off in areas with...