Make Votes Matter
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
The campaign for Proportional Representation at UK general elections. Promoted by Make Votes Matter, 27 Old Gloucester Street, WC1N 3AX.
Our 2026 wish list:
🕊️ An end to wars
🫱🏽🫲🏻 Fewer dictators, more functioning democracies around the world
💰 No more cost of living crises: everyone should be able to afford food, shelter and a nice day out with their friends
🗳️ A fair voting system where our votes actually count.
🕊️ An end to wars
🫱🏽🫲🏻 Fewer dictators, more functioning democracies around the world
💰 No more cost of living crises: everyone should be able to afford food, shelter and a nice day out with their friends
🗳️ A fair voting system where our votes actually count.
January 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Our 2026 wish list:
🕊️ An end to wars
🫱🏽🫲🏻 Fewer dictators, more functioning democracies around the world
💰 No more cost of living crises: everyone should be able to afford food, shelter and a nice day out with their friends
🗳️ A fair voting system where our votes actually count.
🕊️ An end to wars
🫱🏽🫲🏻 Fewer dictators, more functioning democracies around the world
💰 No more cost of living crises: everyone should be able to afford food, shelter and a nice day out with their friends
🗳️ A fair voting system where our votes actually count.
“Confidence in the system of governing Britain remains at a historic low,” the National Centre for Social Research reported in June.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
Did 2025 mark the end of British parliamentary democracy as we know it? | Andy Beckett
The conventions and rituals that define the way we do politics rapidly eroded this year – setting the UK on a course into the unknown, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
“Confidence in the system of governing Britain remains at a historic low,” the National Centre for Social Research reported in June.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
What a year it's been! 🥂
🎆 Record support for PR inside & outside of Parliament
🎇 A steadily growing grassroots movement
🎆 More and more voices in the media calling for fair votes
🎇 And some real opportunities ahead...
Let's make 2026 the year of democracy! 💪
🎆 Record support for PR inside & outside of Parliament
🎇 A steadily growing grassroots movement
🎆 More and more voices in the media calling for fair votes
🎇 And some real opportunities ahead...
Let's make 2026 the year of democracy! 💪
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What a year it's been! 🥂
🎆 Record support for PR inside & outside of Parliament
🎇 A steadily growing grassroots movement
🎆 More and more voices in the media calling for fair votes
🎇 And some real opportunities ahead...
Let's make 2026 the year of democracy! 💪
🎆 Record support for PR inside & outside of Parliament
🎇 A steadily growing grassroots movement
🎆 More and more voices in the media calling for fair votes
🎇 And some real opportunities ahead...
Let's make 2026 the year of democracy! 💪
And it's Day 12 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎄⭐️🧑🏼🎄
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
December 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
And it's Day 12 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎄⭐️🧑🏼🎄
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
✨ It's day 11 of 12 Days of Democracy ✨
Today, our Digital Campaigner @anaopp.bsky.social reveals our 11th reason to support PR: gender equality.
Read this blog by our volunteer Marli to learn more about how the two are connected: makevotesmatter.org.uk/grassroots-c...
Today, our Digital Campaigner @anaopp.bsky.social reveals our 11th reason to support PR: gender equality.
Read this blog by our volunteer Marli to learn more about how the two are connected: makevotesmatter.org.uk/grassroots-c...
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
✨ It's day 11 of 12 Days of Democracy ✨
Today, our Digital Campaigner @anaopp.bsky.social reveals our 11th reason to support PR: gender equality.
Read this blog by our volunteer Marli to learn more about how the two are connected: makevotesmatter.org.uk/grassroots-c...
Today, our Digital Campaigner @anaopp.bsky.social reveals our 11th reason to support PR: gender equality.
Read this blog by our volunteer Marli to learn more about how the two are connected: makevotesmatter.org.uk/grassroots-c...
🎁 We're on Day 10 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Today it's Peter Rugman's turn to open a democratic gift box and reveal another good reason to change the voting system.
Let's talk about... Chaos 🤯
Today it's Peter Rugman's turn to open a democratic gift box and reveal another good reason to change the voting system.
Let's talk about... Chaos 🤯
December 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🎁 We're on Day 10 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Today it's Peter Rugman's turn to open a democratic gift box and reveal another good reason to change the voting system.
Let's talk about... Chaos 🤯
Today it's Peter Rugman's turn to open a democratic gift box and reveal another good reason to change the voting system.
Let's talk about... Chaos 🤯
🎄And we're now on Day 9 of 12 Days of Democracy!
Today's Santa - @femi-oluwole.bsky.social - will reveal another reason why we need a fair voting system in 2026.
Let's talk about... Hope. ⭐️
Today's Santa - @femi-oluwole.bsky.social - will reveal another reason why we need a fair voting system in 2026.
Let's talk about... Hope. ⭐️
December 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🎄And we're now on Day 9 of 12 Days of Democracy!
Today's Santa - @femi-oluwole.bsky.social - will reveal another reason why we need a fair voting system in 2026.
Let's talk about... Hope. ⭐️
Today's Santa - @femi-oluwole.bsky.social - will reveal another reason why we need a fair voting system in 2026.
Let's talk about... Hope. ⭐️
✉️ 100+ activists wrote personal Christmas cards to the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, asking her to support a fairer voting system.
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
December 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
✉️ 100+ activists wrote personal Christmas cards to the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, asking her to support a fairer voting system.
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
⭐️ On Day 8 of 12 Days of Democracy, The Molotovs singer Issey Carts reveals another reason to demand a more democratic voting system.
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
⭐️ On Day 8 of 12 Days of Democracy, The Molotovs singer Issey Carts reveals another reason to demand a more democratic voting system.
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
"Some seats around the country haven't changed hands in over 100 years."
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
December 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"Some seats around the country haven't changed hands in over 100 years."
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
🎄 We're on Day 6 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Today Croydon councillor Ria Patel opens a gift and reveals another reason to support a fairer voting system.
PR isn't radical. It's tried and tested. Watch to learn more!
Today Croydon councillor Ria Patel opens a gift and reveals another reason to support a fairer voting system.
PR isn't radical. It's tried and tested. Watch to learn more!
December 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🎄 We're on Day 6 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Today Croydon councillor Ria Patel opens a gift and reveals another reason to support a fairer voting system.
PR isn't radical. It's tried and tested. Watch to learn more!
Today Croydon councillor Ria Patel opens a gift and reveals another reason to support a fairer voting system.
PR isn't radical. It's tried and tested. Watch to learn more!
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It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
Thousands of you have signed petitions calling for a fairer voting system.
Today, we delivered them to the government 💪
Today, we delivered them to the government 💪
It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thousands of you have signed petitions calling for a fairer voting system.
Today, we delivered them to the government 💪
Today, we delivered them to the government 💪
Today in Parliament @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social shared his experience of visiting high schools in his constituency.
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today in Parliament @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social shared his experience of visiting high schools in his constituency.
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
❄️ It's Day 5 of 12 Days of Democracy ❄️
Today, actor Jason Flemyng reveals one of his reasons for supporting a proportional voting system.
"Last year, 4 out of 10 people didn't vote. Why? Well, maybe they felt ignored by the system..."
We all deserve a vote that counts ✨
Today, actor Jason Flemyng reveals one of his reasons for supporting a proportional voting system.
"Last year, 4 out of 10 people didn't vote. Why? Well, maybe they felt ignored by the system..."
We all deserve a vote that counts ✨
December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
❄️ It's Day 5 of 12 Days of Democracy ❄️
Today, actor Jason Flemyng reveals one of his reasons for supporting a proportional voting system.
"Last year, 4 out of 10 people didn't vote. Why? Well, maybe they felt ignored by the system..."
We all deserve a vote that counts ✨
Today, actor Jason Flemyng reveals one of his reasons for supporting a proportional voting system.
"Last year, 4 out of 10 people didn't vote. Why? Well, maybe they felt ignored by the system..."
We all deserve a vote that counts ✨
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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Another in our fantastic series of Days of Democracy - thank you Peter for reminding us how important democracy is and how urgently we need to act!
✨It's Day 4 of 12 Days of Democracy ✨
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
December 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Another in our fantastic series of Days of Democracy - thank you Peter for reminding us how important democracy is and how urgently we need to act!
✨It's Day 4 of 12 Days of Democracy ✨
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
✨It's Day 4 of 12 Days of Democracy ✨
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
🎁 12 Days of Democracy: Day 3 🎁
Today's present will be opened by... @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social!
Let's see what's inside 👇
Today's present will be opened by... @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social!
Let's see what's inside 👇
December 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🎁 12 Days of Democracy: Day 3 🎁
Today's present will be opened by... @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social!
Let's see what's inside 👇
Today's present will be opened by... @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social!
Let's see what's inside 👇
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Some proponents of #fptp claim it is a race with a clear winner. A different take:
MPs are racers
Voters are betting on the winner
A few voters backing the winner are going to be happy
Most lose everything
Bookmakers (the establishment...) always win
#ukpolitics #proportionalRepresentation
MPs are racers
Voters are betting on the winner
A few voters backing the winner are going to be happy
Most lose everything
Bookmakers (the establishment...) always win
#ukpolitics #proportionalRepresentation
December 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Some proponents of #fptp claim it is a race with a clear winner. A different take:
MPs are racers
Voters are betting on the winner
A few voters backing the winner are going to be happy
Most lose everything
Bookmakers (the establishment...) always win
#ukpolitics #proportionalRepresentation
MPs are racers
Voters are betting on the winner
A few voters backing the winner are going to be happy
Most lose everything
Bookmakers (the establishment...) always win
#ukpolitics #proportionalRepresentation
🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
December 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
🎁 Today is Day 1 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🎁 Today is Day 1 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
The data is clear: FPTP is the worst voting system for women's representation.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
A step towards equality: PR and women's representation - Make Votes Matter
By Marli, an English Literature graduate from Lancaster University and Young Make Votes Matter activist.
makevotesmatter.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The data is clear: FPTP is the worst voting system for women's representation.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
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#Pints4PR 🎄#Xmas2025
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#Pints4PR 🎄#Xmas2025
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...