In conversation with John Pullinger, Chair of the Electoral Commission
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome John Pullinger, Chair of the Electoral Commission, who was in conversation with Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government.\n\nWith voter ID, political party funding, and the abuse of candidates all in the spotlight, is enough being done to inspire the confidence of voters, parties and politicians in the electoral system?\n\nMore than six months after becoming Chair of the Electoral Commission, John Pullinger discussed the challenges facing UK democracy and some of the changes voters might see in the months ahead. \n\nThis in conversation event also explored issues relating to John Pullinger's previous role as National Statistician.\n\nJohn Pullinger was appointed Chair of the Electoral Commission in May 2021. Until 2019, he was the UK\u2019s National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority. He has served as President of the Royal Statistical Society, Chair of the United Nations Statistical Commission, and Librarian and Director General for Information Services at the House of Commons.\n\n#IfGElections