# Former Minister Calls for Bold Electoral Reform | London News

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Published: 2026-07-15T07:18:11+00:00
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## Resource

A former Labour democracy minister is sounding the alarm on the current elections bill, calling it “timid and limited” and urging the incoming PM Andy Burnham to seize a critical window to overhaul it. Rushanara Ali, who resigned last August, highlights gaping holes in the legislation — especially around voting reform, crypto donations, and social media regulation — and argues that stronger protections against online harassment and disinformation are urgently needed. With the bill’s progress paused to accommodate the Hillsborough law, Ali and other MPs are pushing for a national commission on voting reform and a full ban on crypto donations, not just a moratorium. They’re betting Burnham can lead a bold, transformative shift to restore public trust in democracy — before the next election. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9d7442a7e751ea62

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