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WriteToThem - Website that allows you to write to your local MP/MEP/Councillors

They Work For You - Can find out information about your MP, and gives searchable access to everything said in parliament since 2001

Public Whip - Find out how your current MP has voted.

The POWER Inquiry - exploring how political participation and involvement can be increased and deepened in Britain

Political Compass - charts the changing positions of the main parties both in regard to left/right and in regard to authoritarianism and libertarianism. Includes an interactive test so the user can place themselves on the chart.

Downing Street Says - Unofficial site following the daily briefings given by the PMs representatives to journalists - includes the full text of all the briefings, and gives the opportunity for readers to comment

Citizen Space - a consultation on the Future of Democracy, being run on behalf of the POWER Inquiry Commission

Electoral Reform Society - Founded in 1884, (as the Proportional Representation Society) & concerned with ensuring fair electoral systems and procedures.

DirectGov - Official site providing information about registering to vote, postal voting, etc...

Electoral Commission - Independent body set up to " to foster public confidence and participation by promoting integrity, involvement and effectiveness in the democratic process "

Make My Vote Count - "The campaign for voter choice and a more representative parliament"

The Hansard Society - an independent, non-partisan educational charity, which exists to promote effective parliamentary democracy

 

Moveon.org
An organisation working to bring ordinary people back into politics