Dr Andrew Blick and visiting professor Graham Allen were invited to answer questions on their proposal for a Citizens’ Convention on UK Democracy from members of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on 6 October.

The project launched in 2019 with support from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust and has been looking at how a convention might work, with the ultimate aim of “forging a new partnership between our elected representatives and the people”.

The project has the backing of a cross-party group of MPs and will aim to develop a set of recommendations for reform to the UK’s democratic institutions which have widespread support from both the public and elected representatives.

You can find out more about the project here.