APPG for Fair Elections
@appgfairelections.bsky.social
All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections
Goals:
- Replacing First Past the Post with PR
- Eliminating dark money from politics
- Countering disinformation
Chair: @alexsobel.co.uk
Secretariat: @FairVoteUK.bsky.social
Website: www.fairelections.uk
Goals:
- Replacing First Past the Post with PR
- Eliminating dark money from politics
- Countering disinformation
Chair: @alexsobel.co.uk
Secretariat: @FairVoteUK.bsky.social
Website: www.fairelections.uk
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National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference
APPG for Fair Elections
www.fairelections.uk
๐ We're pleased to publish a Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
โ๏ธ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward
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โ๏ธ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward
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๐ฎ Full text of the letter calling on the Government to engage with the growing risks First Past the Post now presents
โ๏ธ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
๐ Read it in full
โ๏ธ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
๐ Read it in full
February 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM
๐ฎ Full text of the letter calling on the Government to engage with the growing risks First Past the Post now presents
โ๏ธ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
๐ Read it in full
โ๏ธ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
๐ Read it in full
February 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
๐ฎ Full text of the letter calling on the Government to engage with the growing risks First Past the Post now presents
โ๏ธ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
๐ Read it in full
โ๏ธ Signatories include leading academics, political scientists and constitutional experts - including a former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission
๐ Read it in full
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I never really sign stuff. But this was different. It's not about trying to facilitate or block a particular party's route to power. It's about an electoral system that's unsuited to the political realities we face today and risks giving us government after government with no convincing mandate.
Over 50 Academics Warn That Voting System Is Not Fit For Multi-Party Politics
Dozens of academics haveย written to the government to warn that the current voting system risks producing distorted results on an 'unprecedented' s...
www.politicshome.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:25 AM
I never really sign stuff. But this was different. It's not about trying to facilitate or block a particular party's route to power. It's about an electoral system that's unsuited to the political realities we face today and risks giving us government after government with no convincing mandate.
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๐จBREAKING NEWS ๐จ
50 leading academics, former senior public officials and politics, law and policy experts warn about the risks of First Past the Post.
Letter in @politicshome.bsky.social today ๐
50 leading academics, former senior public officials and politics, law and policy experts warn about the risks of First Past the Post.
Letter in @politicshome.bsky.social today ๐
Over 50 Academics Warn That Voting System Is Not Fit For Multi-Party Politics
Dozens of academics haveย written to the government to warn that the current voting system risks producing distorted results on an 'unprecedented' s...
www.politicshome.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
๐จBREAKING NEWS ๐จ
50 leading academics, former senior public officials and politics, law and policy experts warn about the risks of First Past the Post.
Letter in @politicshome.bsky.social today ๐
50 leading academics, former senior public officials and politics, law and policy experts warn about the risks of First Past the Post.
Letter in @politicshome.bsky.social today ๐
๐จ Over 50 leading academics have sounded the alarm on the UK's voting system
โ ๏ธ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks โrandom and arbitraryโ results like never before
๐ณ๏ธ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
โ ๏ธ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks โrandom and arbitraryโ results like never before
๐ณ๏ธ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
Over 50 Academics Warn That Voting System Is Not Fit For Multi-Party Politics
Dozens of academics haveย written to the government to warn that the current voting system risks producing distorted results on an 'unprecedented' s...
www.politicshome.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM
๐จ Over 50 leading academics have sounded the alarm on the UK's voting system
โ ๏ธ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks โrandom and arbitraryโ results like never before
๐ณ๏ธ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
โ ๏ธ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks โrandom and arbitraryโ results like never before
๐ณ๏ธ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
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The Representation of the People Bill is a good start, but doesn't go nearly far enough. First Past the Post leaves millions unfairly shut out of democracy.
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The Representation of the People Bill is a good start, but doesn't go nearly far enough. First Past the Post leaves millions unfairly shut out of democracy.
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
๐ APPG member Jenny Riddell-Carpenter @jenny4suffcoast.bsky.social calls for the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform ๐
๐๏ธ "We are reaching a tipping point... Outdated institutions are dying hard and fast, and Westminsterโs voting system is one of them."
- Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP @jenny4suffcoast.bsky.social warns First Past The Post is headed for chaos
#Labour4PR๐น
www.progressonline.org.uk/electoral-re...
- Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP @jenny4suffcoast.bsky.social warns First Past The Post is headed for chaos
#Labour4PR๐น
www.progressonline.org.uk/electoral-re...
Electoral Reform is the Key to Social Democratic Renewal - Progress
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, Labour's MP for Suffolk Coastal, explains why a change in the electoral reform system is vital.
www.progressonline.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
๐ APPG member Jenny Riddell-Carpenter @jenny4suffcoast.bsky.social calls for the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform ๐
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We must defend UK democracy from Russian interference and the wider web of dirty money and misinformation which enables bad actors to undermine trust in politics.
The Elections Bill is crucial in addressing this - the govt must not delay it any further.
The Elections Bill is crucial in addressing this - the govt must not delay it any further.
February 11, 2026 at 4:35 PM
We must defend UK democracy from Russian interference and the wider web of dirty money and misinformation which enables bad actors to undermine trust in politics.
The Elections Bill is crucial in addressing this - the govt must not delay it any further.
The Elections Bill is crucial in addressing this - the govt must not delay it any further.
APPG Members Sean Woodcock MP and Jo Platt MP today warn that Westminster's First Past The Post electoral system could deliver chaos, and call on the government to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform.
๐จ"Right now, Labour has the chance to lead this conversation and head off this issue. There is no time for complacency."
Sean Woodcock MP & Jo Platt MP warn that FPTP is headed for chaos.
โ๏ธ For @labourlist.bsky.social @seanlwoodcock.bsky.social @joplatt.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/02/labo...
Sean Woodcock MP & Jo Platt MP warn that FPTP is headed for chaos.
โ๏ธ For @labourlist.bsky.social @seanlwoodcock.bsky.social @joplatt.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/02/labo...
'Labour must confront the crisis of first past the post before itโs too late' - LabourList
First past the post is fuelling distrust, fragmentation and instability. If Labour is serious about democratic renewal, it must lead the case for electoral reform now
labourlist.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
APPG Members Sean Woodcock MP and Jo Platt MP today warn that Westminster's First Past The Post electoral system could deliver chaos, and call on the government to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform.
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I'm thrilled about the introduction of this bill. As chair of the Fair Elections group in Parliament, I've long been pushing for measures to tighten the rules around political donations and protect against foreign interference.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament
The government wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote at the next general election.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
I'm thrilled about the introduction of this bill. As chair of the Fair Elections group in Parliament, I've long been pushing for measures to tighten the rules around political donations and protect against foreign interference.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Disinformation thrives when trust in politics is undermined.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Disinformation thrives when trust in politics is undermined.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
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"We need to face the fact that the threats to public trust in our democracy... also relate to the structural weaknesses in the way we do politics in this country."
Thank you @elliechowns.bsky.social for making the case for fair votes.
The Elections Bill must include Proportional Representation.
Thank you @elliechowns.bsky.social for making the case for fair votes.
The Elections Bill must include Proportional Representation.
February 10, 2026 at 10:42 AM
"We need to face the fact that the threats to public trust in our democracy... also relate to the structural weaknesses in the way we do politics in this country."
Thank you @elliechowns.bsky.social for making the case for fair votes.
The Elections Bill must include Proportional Representation.
Thank you @elliechowns.bsky.social for making the case for fair votes.
The Elections Bill must include Proportional Representation.
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Lord David Puttnam opened our House of Commons event with the @appgfairelections.bsky.social speaking about how trust is essential in a functioning democracy.
Ahead of the Elections Bill it was certainly topical.
You can listen to the full event here.
reformpoliticaladvertising.org/listen-to-ou...
Ahead of the Elections Bill it was certainly topical.
You can listen to the full event here.
reformpoliticaladvertising.org/listen-to-ou...
January 29, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Lord David Puttnam opened our House of Commons event with the @appgfairelections.bsky.social speaking about how trust is essential in a functioning democracy.
Ahead of the Elections Bill it was certainly topical.
You can listen to the full event here.
reformpoliticaladvertising.org/listen-to-ou...
Ahead of the Elections Bill it was certainly topical.
You can listen to the full event here.
reformpoliticaladvertising.org/listen-to-ou...
๐ Key takeaways:
๐๐ฅ Record political fragmentation has broken First Past The Post
๐ Public distrust is driving the public towards populist parties
โผ๏ธ FPTP may now harm Labour and the Conservatives
๐ณ๏ธ Westminster needs a National Commission on Electoral Reform
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
๐๐ฅ Record political fragmentation has broken First Past The Post
๐ Public distrust is driving the public towards populist parties
โผ๏ธ FPTP may now harm Labour and the Conservatives
๐ณ๏ธ Westminster needs a National Commission on Electoral Reform
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference
APPG for Fair Elections
www.fairelections.uk
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
๐ Key takeaways:
๐๐ฅ Record political fragmentation has broken First Past The Post
๐ Public distrust is driving the public towards populist parties
โผ๏ธ FPTP may now harm Labour and the Conservatives
๐ณ๏ธ Westminster needs a National Commission on Electoral Reform
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
๐๐ฅ Record political fragmentation has broken First Past The Post
๐ Public distrust is driving the public towards populist parties
โผ๏ธ FPTP may now harm Labour and the Conservatives
๐ณ๏ธ Westminster needs a National Commission on Electoral Reform
www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
Can First Past the Post cope with multi-party politics?
๐๏ธ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today withโฆ
๐ฃ๏ธ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
๐ฃ๏ธ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
๐ช Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
๐๏ธ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today withโฆ
๐ฃ๏ธ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
๐ฃ๏ธ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
๐ช Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Can First Past the Post cope with multi-party politics?
๐๏ธ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today withโฆ
๐ฃ๏ธ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
๐ฃ๏ธ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
๐ช Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
๐๏ธ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today withโฆ
๐ฃ๏ธ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
๐ฃ๏ธ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
๐ช Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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No wonder we keep getting governments that most of the public want gone.
"Only a fifth of the eligible electorate actually voted for the current majority government."
Under First Past the Post, that's enough for a "landslide".
@robfordmancs.bsky.social for @ukandeu.bsky.social ๐
"Only a fifth of the eligible electorate actually voted for the current majority government."
Under First Past the Post, that's enough for a "landslide".
@robfordmancs.bsky.social for @ukandeu.bsky.social ๐
January 22, 2026 at 1:39 PM
No wonder we keep getting governments that most of the public want gone.
"Only a fifth of the eligible electorate actually voted for the current majority government."
Under First Past the Post, that's enough for a "landslide".
@robfordmancs.bsky.social for @ukandeu.bsky.social ๐
"Only a fifth of the eligible electorate actually voted for the current majority government."
Under First Past the Post, that's enough for a "landslide".
@robfordmancs.bsky.social for @ukandeu.bsky.social ๐
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"PR puts the power in the hands of voters rather than in the hands of politicians."
Such an important point by @appgfairelections.bsky.social Vice Chair @lisasmartmp.bsky.social.
Under FPTP, big decisions are made within the large parties. Under PR, voters have real choice.
Such an important point by @appgfairelections.bsky.social Vice Chair @lisasmartmp.bsky.social.
Under FPTP, big decisions are made within the large parties. Under PR, voters have real choice.
January 21, 2026 at 1:46 PM
"PR puts the power in the hands of voters rather than in the hands of politicians."
Such an important point by @appgfairelections.bsky.social Vice Chair @lisasmartmp.bsky.social.
Under FPTP, big decisions are made within the large parties. Under PR, voters have real choice.
Such an important point by @appgfairelections.bsky.social Vice Chair @lisasmartmp.bsky.social.
Under FPTP, big decisions are made within the large parties. Under PR, voters have real choice.
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๐ฏ โItโs so clear that we need a new system, fit for the 21st century, and the conversation amongst MPs is shifting from "if" to "when" and "how". As a first step the Government should set up a National Commission on Electoral Reformโ
๐น @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
๐น @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
Electoral reform: Strong support for proportional representation among Labour members - LabourList
Two thirds of Labour members would back change to UK voting system towards Proportional Representation, exclusive LabourList polling reveals.
labourlist.org
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM
๐ฏ โItโs so clear that we need a new system, fit for the 21st century, and the conversation amongst MPs is shifting from "if" to "when" and "how". As a first step the Government should set up a National Commission on Electoral Reformโ
๐น @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
๐น @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
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Today, the All-Party Parliamentary Group @appgfairelections.bsky.social held its Annual General Meeting.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
December 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Today, the All-Party Parliamentary Group @appgfairelections.bsky.social held its Annual General Meeting.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
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Welcome to slot-machine Britain! Our cover this week is on First Past the Post, the voting system that turns multi-party politics into a lottery.
Featuring our new modelling of British elections: www.economist.com/interactive/...
Featuring our new modelling of British elections: www.economist.com/interactive/...
December 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Welcome to slot-machine Britain! Our cover this week is on First Past the Post, the voting system that turns multi-party politics into a lottery.
Featuring our new modelling of British elections: www.economist.com/interactive/...
Featuring our new modelling of British elections: www.economist.com/interactive/...
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"Is it not time that we had a proper consideration in this House of changes to the voting system, so that the next election is not a disaster for democracy?"
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before itโs too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before itโs too late.
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"Is it not time that we had a proper consideration in this House of changes to the voting system, so that the next election is not a disaster for democracy?"
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before itโs too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before itโs too late.
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๐ฏ โThe electoral system is at breaking point now, because we're in this multi-party system, because of political fragmentation.โ
๐๏ธ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
๐๏ธ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
๐ฏ โThe electoral system is at breaking point now, because we're in this multi-party system, because of political fragmentation.โ
๐๏ธ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
๐๏ธ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion
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It was great to have Labour MP @justinmadders.bsky.social join our panel at our recent House of Commons event โPreventing Disinformation and Misinformation in Campaigning.โ
He made some key points about the opportunity we have with the Elections Bill to modernise the rules for our democracy.
He made some key points about the opportunity we have with the Elections Bill to modernise the rules for our democracy.
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It was great to have Labour MP @justinmadders.bsky.social join our panel at our recent House of Commons event โPreventing Disinformation and Misinformation in Campaigning.โ
He made some key points about the opportunity we have with the Elections Bill to modernise the rules for our democracy.
He made some key points about the opportunity we have with the Elections Bill to modernise the rules for our democracy.
๐ With politics fragmenting, leading academics are warning First Past the Post risks plunging the UK into chaos at the next general election
๐ค The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
๐ We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
๐ค The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
๐ We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform - BBC News
The Liberal Democrat leader backs replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
๐ With politics fragmenting, leading academics are warning First Past the Post risks plunging the UK into chaos at the next general election
๐ค The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
๐ We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
๐ค The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
๐ We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform