Many individuals are looking at ways to use technology to monitor what our MPs are doing, what they are spending, how they are voting.

All these uses of technology aim to provide better scrutiny of our MPs.

Others are looking at ways to use technology to connect citizens and amalgamate their opinions and ideas to enable more participation in the political system at electorate and other levels.

The Tech for Democracy series is to bring these developers and citizens together to share what is happening and coordinate efforts.

(unsuccessfully; commercial and propietry / IP arranges inhibit cooperation)