Remote Voting in Parliament: how its removal disenfranchises millions of constituents
The Government’s move to end remote voting for MPs is not only irresponsible and discriminatory, but epitomises Parliament’s refusal to modernise to a level fit for the 21st century.
The Right to Vote for People Aged 16 and 17
The Welsh Senedd has recognised the right of 16 and 17 year olds to participate in elections for members of the Welsh Assembly. This is a significant step towards satisfying a long-held policy of Pirate Party UK (PPUK) that the right way to engage people...
After the coronavirus: the case for a new political movement in the UK
The UK needs a new kind of political movement to turn the upheaval caused by COVID-19 into lasting social change.
Test and Trace - Compromising Your Data Safety
As the NHS Test and Trace programme goes live across the UK, the Pirate Party UK is calling on Public Health England to clarify the reasoning behind the prolonged retention of participants’ data.
What is the Future of Pirate Party UK?
The NEC and Board of Governors have been discussing the current state and the potential future of PPUK. You have probably noticed that the Party has been significantly less active since the 2017 General Election campaign. Although that was probably the most successful campaign the...
NEC Elections - Offical Announcement
Every two years, as set out in our constitution we have elections for the National Executive Committee (NEC), the team that guides the day-to-day management of PPUK.
No ID, No Vote
The headline in the Daily Telegraph on October 12th 2019 says “Voters will have to show ID before casting their ballot to prevent electoral fraud, Government to announce”. The article goes on to assert that the proposal will be unveiled in the Queen’s Speech and...
NEC Elections - Your Chance to Get Involved
Every two years (as directed by our constitution) we hold elections for the NEC. Every member in good standing is allowed to stand and vote in these elections.
New Website
It is no secret that the Pirate Party site was in dire need of a refresh in order to ensure that the party continues to appear modern and fresh, in line with our political views. The first in a series of changes is this, the...
Governor Election Results
As part of our Constitution, we have to maintain a board to provide oversight to the NEC. Board Members must be elected by the party and re-elected every few years.