A vibrant, inclusive democracy that puts power in the hands of the people can unlock a brighter future for our country.

That’s why Compass and Unlock Democracy have joined forces to create the Powering Up project.

Our goal is to accelerate the UK’s creaking democracy into the 21st century.

• Imagine if we had an electoral system that awarded seats in Parliament based on the number of votes won, instead of handing absolute power to a minority of voters, to ensure all views are heard and all possibilities are on the table.

• Imagine if we had a political system that ensured real accountability so that the powerful had to play by the same rules as the rest of us.

• Imagine if our democracy made sure that the people in charge couldn’t simply ignore the people on major issues such as climate change.

This is what we are coming together to build.

We want a modern democracy where there’s a real partnership between the people and those in power, a beacon of freedom and fairness around the world.

How we will deliver this

We will achieve this by building a democratic reform package that enjoys both civil society and public public support. We will then persuade political parties to adopt the package in their manifestos and implement it in government.

People want power. This campaign is about how they get it.

Get involved

Over a dozen organisations have already signed a joint statement supporting the aims of the project. If you want to add your name or organisation to this list, please get in touch today.

We’re reaching out to organisations across civil society and the public seeking their views on what needs to change in our democracy. You can take our democracy survey.

You can also sign up for regular email updates on the project by clicking below.