johndoolan.bsky.social
@johndoolan.bsky.social
Campaigning for Proportional Representation since 2015. PR and union activist. Unite branch vice-chair (Digital and Tech).
My day job is Cyber Security software. We also keep rescue Hens.
My day job is Cyber Security software. We also keep rescue Hens.
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Keep on top of what’s happening in UK democracy with our round-up blog. Includes @electoralreform.bsky.social commentary on @yougov.co.uk poll, the Elections Bill & how voting reform is moving to the top of @cwunews.bsky.social agenda. #TimeForPR politicsforthemany.co.uk/december-rou...
December Round-up
Our campaign for democratic reform is rising from the grassroots and reaching the people in power. Here are the top lines and stories from the UK, Parliament and trade unions.In the UKThe latest YouGo...
politicsforthemany.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Keep on top of what’s happening in UK democracy with our round-up blog. Includes @electoralreform.bsky.social commentary on @yougov.co.uk poll, the Elections Bill & how voting reform is moving to the top of @cwunews.bsky.social agenda. #TimeForPR politicsforthemany.co.uk/december-rou...
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Choosing our government should not be a game of chance, especially one where the far-right has such good odds. politicsforthemany.co.uk/choosing-our...
Choosing our government has become a game of chance
I quite enjoy games of chance. Every few weeks, I play low-stakes poker with a group of people who have become firm friends. I also like playing Dungeons and Dragons whenever I can organise enough…
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November 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Choosing our government should not be a game of chance, especially one where the far-right has such good odds. politicsforthemany.co.uk/choosing-our...
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Ed Baldwin, political lead for CWU South East region argues that Proportional Representation would give workers more power and help secure workers’ rights for a generation, not just one term. #TimeForPR
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Proportional Representation would give workers more power
Trade unionists understand power, but our crumbling First Past the Post system is not designed for us to wield power. It’s designed to manage our disillusionment.That’s why support for proportional re...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ed Baldwin, political lead for CWU South East region argues that Proportional Representation would give workers more power and help secure workers’ rights for a generation, not just one term. #TimeForPR
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I don’t believe that Farage would ever get more than 1/3 of the votes- but on this performance under First Past the Post he would sweep the board with seats. It is now imperative that the government should set up a National Commission to design a system so every vote counts and Farage can’t win
Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
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Join us and let's make hope normal again.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I don’t believe that Farage would ever get more than 1/3 of the votes- but on this performance under First Past the Post he would sweep the board with seats. It is now imperative that the government should set up a National Commission to design a system so every vote counts and Farage can’t win
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I've written for @uniofbathipr.bsky.social blog about why the @appgfairelections.bsky.social's blueprint for a "National Commission on Electoral Reform" avoids the pitfalls of previous electoral reform efforts (e.g. the Jenkins Commission), and offers a way for British politics to escape from FPTP
Why a “National Commission” is the way forward for electoral reform
Electoral reform is back on the UK’s political agenda as First-Past-the-Post strains under the pressures of multi-party politics. The new APPG for Fair Elections proposes a National Commission to e…
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September 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I've written for @uniofbathipr.bsky.social blog about why the @appgfairelections.bsky.social's blueprint for a "National Commission on Electoral Reform" avoids the pitfalls of previous electoral reform efforts (e.g. the Jenkins Commission), and offers a way for British politics to escape from FPTP
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🌹 The Deputy Leadership candidates on electoral reform
We've contacted both of the two remaining candidates - @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @lucympowell.bsky.social - asking them to confirm or update their positions
In the meantime, here's what we know so far...
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We've contacted both of the two remaining candidates - @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @lucympowell.bsky.social - asking them to confirm or update their positions
In the meantime, here's what we know so far...
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The candidates on PR: what we know so far — Labour For A New Democracy
Deputy Leadership candidates on electoral reform: what we know so far
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🌹 The Deputy Leadership candidates on electoral reform
We've contacted both of the two remaining candidates - @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @lucympowell.bsky.social - asking them to confirm or update their positions
In the meantime, here's what we know so far...
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We've contacted both of the two remaining candidates - @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @lucympowell.bsky.social - asking them to confirm or update their positions
In the meantime, here's what we know so far...
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🚨 NEW: Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission
— FPTP “threatens to undermine the resilience and stability of our democratic system”, @appgfairelections.bsky.social MPs say
— The group is calling on ministers to greenlight its plan
Exclusive story 👇
— FPTP “threatens to undermine the resilience and stability of our democratic system”, @appgfairelections.bsky.social MPs say
— The group is calling on ministers to greenlight its plan
Exclusive story 👇
Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission - Politics.co.uk
A group of cross-party MPs have set out a “ready to go” blueprint for an independent review of the UK’s first past the post (FPTP) electoral system. The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for fair e...
www.politics.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🚨 NEW: Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission
— FPTP “threatens to undermine the resilience and stability of our democratic system”, @appgfairelections.bsky.social MPs say
— The group is calling on ministers to greenlight its plan
Exclusive story 👇
— FPTP “threatens to undermine the resilience and stability of our democratic system”, @appgfairelections.bsky.social MPs say
— The group is calling on ministers to greenlight its plan
Exclusive story 👇
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❓How disenfranchised is your area? Use our tool to find out! 👇
Most people in the UK aren't represented by an MP they voted for. Because of our voting system, their voices were simply ignored.
Check how many people in your constituency have no voice in Parliament - and share your result!
Most people in the UK aren't represented by an MP they voted for. Because of our voting system, their voices were simply ignored.
Check how many people in your constituency have no voice in Parliament - and share your result!
The Democracy-o-Meter! - Make Votes Matter
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August 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
❓How disenfranchised is your area? Use our tool to find out! 👇
Most people in the UK aren't represented by an MP they voted for. Because of our voting system, their voices were simply ignored.
Check how many people in your constituency have no voice in Parliament - and share your result!
Most people in the UK aren't represented by an MP they voted for. Because of our voting system, their voices were simply ignored.
Check how many people in your constituency have no voice in Parliament - and share your result!
New @compassoffice.bsky.social polling shows Labour members overwhelmingly want bolder offer on democracy, the economy, child poverty and much more. The government is out of step with the mainstream of the Labour Party and must reset to transform the country. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Tax the rich more to fill hole in public finances, Labour members tell Starmer
Exclusive: PM urged to conduct a ‘radical change of direction’ as the government attempts to plug gaps in the public finances
www.independent.co.uk
August 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New @compassoffice.bsky.social polling shows Labour members overwhelmingly want bolder offer on democracy, the economy, child poverty and much more. The government is out of step with the mainstream of the Labour Party and must reset to transform the country. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
New @compassoffice.bsky.social polling shows Labour members overwhelmingly want bolder offer on democracy, the economy, child poverty and much more. The government is out of step with the mainstream of the Labour Party and must reset to transform the country. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Tax the rich more to fill hole in public finances, Labour members tell Starmer
Exclusive: PM urged to conduct a ‘radical change of direction’ as the government attempts to plug gaps in the public finances
www.independent.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
New @compassoffice.bsky.social polling shows Labour members overwhelmingly want bolder offer on democracy, the economy, child poverty and much more. The government is out of step with the mainstream of the Labour Party and must reset to transform the country. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Things are starting to move rapidly in the right direction for democratic reform. Read more about how opinion is shifting in our August round-up. We've updated on recent events in the UK, in Parliament and in trade unions. #TimeforPR
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August Round Up
We have good news! Things are starting to move rapidly in the right direction for democratic reform. Here are the top lines on recent events in the UK, in Parliament and in trade unions.
In the UK
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politicsforthemany.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Things are starting to move rapidly in the right direction for democratic reform. Read more about how opinion is shifting in our August round-up. We've updated on recent events in the UK, in Parliament and in trade unions. #TimeforPR
politicsforthemany.co.uk/august-round...
politicsforthemany.co.uk/august-round...
@tslbooksellers.bsky.social Would you be willing to speak at one of our Unite Tech worker branch meetings in person or remotely? We are in central London. And we donate to causes such as yours...
July 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
@tslbooksellers.bsky.social Would you be willing to speak at one of our Unite Tech worker branch meetings in person or remotely? We are in central London. And we donate to causes such as yours...
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"It’s hugely welcome that the Govt has listened to Labour MPs & mayors on this issue... I hope they will similarly embrace a discussion about making our general elections fair, representative & fit for the 21st century"
🌹 @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayors
🌹 @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayors
Labour to scrap first past the post for mayoral and PCC elections - LabourList
The Labour government has set out plans to scrap the first past the post voting system for mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in England.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
"It’s hugely welcome that the Govt has listened to Labour MPs & mayors on this issue... I hope they will similarly embrace a discussion about making our general elections fair, representative & fit for the 21st century"
🌹 @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayors
🌹 @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayors
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A message from our CEO Emma Harrison to mark yesterday's anniversary of the general election:
"Things are changing. 60% of us want to move away from the winner-takes-all First Past the Post system."
Together, we can win real democracy in which voice is heard. #PRnow
"Things are changing. 60% of us want to move away from the winner-takes-all First Past the Post system."
Together, we can win real democracy in which voice is heard. #PRnow
July 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A message from our CEO Emma Harrison to mark yesterday's anniversary of the general election:
"Things are changing. 60% of us want to move away from the winner-takes-all First Past the Post system."
Together, we can win real democracy in which voice is heard. #PRnow
"Things are changing. 60% of us want to move away from the winner-takes-all First Past the Post system."
Together, we can win real democracy in which voice is heard. #PRnow
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💥 Public support for electoral reform has reached a new all-time high
📈 60% of people now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🎞️ Our Vice Chair @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for the Government to listen & act
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📈 60% of people now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🎞️ Our Vice Chair @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for the Government to listen & act
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June 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
💥 Public support for electoral reform has reached a new all-time high
📈 60% of people now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🎞️ Our Vice Chair @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for the Government to listen & act
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📈 60% of people now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🎞️ Our Vice Chair @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for the Government to listen & act
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"It's time for Proportional Representation - to bring a new politics to this country"
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
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May 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"It's time for Proportional Representation - to bring a new politics to this country"
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
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To all those people who told me we have to retain First Past The Post because proportional representation would allow in the far right, I refer you all to the recent elections. We’ve reached a tipping point.
May 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
To all those people who told me we have to retain First Past The Post because proportional representation would allow in the far right, I refer you all to the recent elections. We’ve reached a tipping point.
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This Workers’ Memorial Day, we honour the dead by demanding a democracy that protects the living. Politics for the Many, backed by 11 major unions and 83% of Labour members, is calling for an independent commission on electoral reform. Our latest blog 👇
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Honouring the Dead by Fighting for a Democracy That Protects the Living
Every year on 28th April, we gather to remember those who lost their lives, health, or livelihoods to unsafe work. Workers’ Memorial Day is a reminder that safe work is a right—a right too often sacri...
politicsforthemany.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This Workers’ Memorial Day, we honour the dead by demanding a democracy that protects the living. Politics for the Many, backed by 11 major unions and 83% of Labour members, is calling for an independent commission on electoral reform. Our latest blog 👇
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So many excellent points in this column by @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We obsess over the angry young men going Reform. But what of the anxious young women going Green? | Gaby Hinsliff
Desire for a politics that cares about global and local injustice is sharpening the political gender divide, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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April 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
So many excellent points in this column by @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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💯 The government can and should reintroduce a fairer system for mayor and PCC elections
⚠️ But what would be truly negligent is failing to address First Past the Post for general elections...
...a system Labour policy recognises is "flawed" and driving "distrust and alienation" in politics
⚠️ But what would be truly negligent is failing to address First Past the Post for general elections...
...a system Labour policy recognises is "flawed" and driving "distrust and alienation" in politics
New poll from Labour Together that really underlines just how utterly negligent it was not to change the electoral system for mayors back to ranked voting.
March 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
💯 The government can and should reintroduce a fairer system for mayor and PCC elections
⚠️ But what would be truly negligent is failing to address First Past the Post for general elections...
...a system Labour policy recognises is "flawed" and driving "distrust and alienation" in politics
⚠️ But what would be truly negligent is failing to address First Past the Post for general elections...
...a system Labour policy recognises is "flawed" and driving "distrust and alienation" in politics
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💯 "If you want to make the argument that the system is rigged and there’s an out-of-touch elite that’s basically running a kind of closed shop, well, the electoral system makes that argument easier right now."
- @robfordmancs.bsky.social hits the nail on the head
- @robfordmancs.bsky.social hits the nail on the head
How Nigel Farage could smash open Britain’s electoral system
He’s an unlikely pin-up for electoral reform campaigners — but a 2029 surge that’s not matched by House of Commons seats could see Farage turn up the heat on a “rigged” system.
www.politico.eu
March 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
💯 "If you want to make the argument that the system is rigged and there’s an out-of-touch elite that’s basically running a kind of closed shop, well, the electoral system makes that argument easier right now."
- @robfordmancs.bsky.social hits the nail on the head
- @robfordmancs.bsky.social hits the nail on the head
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👏 MPs from across Parliament challenged the Government's inaction on First Past the Post yesterday...
A voting system Labour Party policy describes as "flawed" and "contributing to the distrust & alienation we see in politics"
🏛 We need a National Commission for Electoral Reform
A voting system Labour Party policy describes as "flawed" and "contributing to the distrust & alienation we see in politics"
🏛 We need a National Commission for Electoral Reform
March 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
👏 MPs from across Parliament challenged the Government's inaction on First Past the Post yesterday...
A voting system Labour Party policy describes as "flawed" and "contributing to the distrust & alienation we see in politics"
🏛 We need a National Commission for Electoral Reform
A voting system Labour Party policy describes as "flawed" and "contributing to the distrust & alienation we see in politics"
🏛 We need a National Commission for Electoral Reform
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Women need to occupy a representative number of seats in the UK Parliament. We need to be part of that power base, arguing the case on behalf of women now and in generations to come. First Past the Post is blocking their way. #IWD2025 #TimeForPR
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Women need a seat at the table, and First Past the Post is blocking their way
It’s International Women’s Day again. A time of year that often leaves me reflecting on why we still need a special day each year to highlight the lack of equality in our society.
It is 55 years si...
politicsforthemany.co.uk
March 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Women need to occupy a representative number of seats in the UK Parliament. We need to be part of that power base, arguing the case on behalf of women now and in generations to come. First Past the Post is blocking their way. #IWD2025 #TimeForPR
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🏛️ Cross-party MPs used last week's debate on Proportional Representation to call for a 'National Commission for Electoral Reform'
🚨 First Past the Post isn't working. The public knows it, the parties know it, and MPs know it
🚀 It's time for action, starting with the launch of a National Commission
🚨 First Past the Post isn't working. The public knows it, the parties know it, and MPs know it
🚀 It's time for action, starting with the launch of a National Commission
MPs call for a National Commission for Electoral Reform
YouTube video by APPG for Fair Elections
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February 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🏛️ Cross-party MPs used last week's debate on Proportional Representation to call for a 'National Commission for Electoral Reform'
🚨 First Past the Post isn't working. The public knows it, the parties know it, and MPs know it
🚀 It's time for action, starting with the launch of a National Commission
🚨 First Past the Post isn't working. The public knows it, the parties know it, and MPs know it
🚀 It's time for action, starting with the launch of a National Commission
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"I hope that it will not be too long before this Labour Government aligns its stance on our voting systems with our guiding values of equality and democracy"
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social speaking in favour of Proportional Representation during last week's debate
🌹 #Labour4PR
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social speaking in favour of Proportional Representation during last week's debate
🌹 #Labour4PR
Luke Akehurst MP speaking in favour of Proportional Representation
YouTube video by Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform
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February 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"I hope that it will not be too long before this Labour Government aligns its stance on our voting systems with our guiding values of equality and democracy"
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social speaking in favour of Proportional Representation during last week's debate
🌹 #Labour4PR
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social speaking in favour of Proportional Representation during last week's debate
🌹 #Labour4PR