The former Labour leader and mentor to the Prime Minister said the move would help strengthen ‘democracy and citizenship’ in the UK. Former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock is among peers calling for a ...

Democracy campaigners say changing how Britain votes will not be enough unless the Prime Minister also changes who votes as ...

Labour figures, including Lord Neil Kinnock, are calling for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting.

Former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock has urged Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting to prevent “distorted” election results as senior peers back proposed legislation that would make casting ...

Opponents of Lord Kinnock’s proposal say mandatory participation in elections does not mean the voters are politically engaged - PA/ Jane Barlow Lord Kinnock has urged Andy Burnham to introduce ...

Burnham must make voting compulsory to prevent ‘distorted’ results, Labour peers say - The former Labour leader and mentor to the Prime Minister said the move would help strengthen ‘democracy and citi ...