Angela Eagle MP, Labour’s Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, commenting on the report from the Speaker’s Commission on Digital Democracy said:

“This report suggests some interesting ways to improve our democracy and help us meet the challenges of our modern age. It is right they should be considered. We have to do much more to demystify parliament and facilitate public engagement in our political process.

“Labour is committed to piloting online voting to see if it can be done securely and affordably. We will also create a new democracy portal to draw together in one place all of the things you need to know before you vote, we will make it easier to register to vote and we will reform the scrutiny of legislation to formalise a role for the public and give a greater role to backbench MPs.”