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The Electoral Reform Society is the UK\u2019s leading voice for democratic reform, including
\nproportional representation in all our elections. We operate on a simple premise \u2013 that
\npolitics can be better than it is. We work with everyone \u2013 from political parties, civil
\nsociety groups and academics to our own members and supporters and the wider public \u2013
\nto campaign for a better democracy in the UK.
\nOur vision is of a democracy fit for the 21st century, where every voice is heard, every
\nvote is valued equally, and every citizen is empowered to take part. We make the case for
\nlasting political reforms, we seek to embed democracy into the heart of public debate, and
\nwe foster the democratic spaces which encourage active citizenship.
\nThe ERS is ambitious about far-reaching changes to the way politics works, working
\nacross our three offices in London, Cardiff and Edinburgh to build a better democracy.
\nAs a membership organisation, you can join and have your say in how the ERS campaigns. Become
\na member of the movement for real democracy today: www.electoral-reform.org.uk<\/p>\n

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