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.
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Brilliant she says it all - we should be able to be a faithful to our chosen politics, and not be a traitor to them, as forced to do so by FPTP and tactical voting.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Brilliant she says it all - we should be able to be a faithful to our chosen politics, and not be a traitor to them, as forced to do so by FPTP and tactical voting.
What do #TraitorsUK and UK politics have in common? 👀
More than you might think...
Democracy shouldn't be a game. Share if you agree 👇 #Traitors #TheTraitorsUK
More than you might think...
Democracy shouldn't be a game. Share if you agree 👇 #Traitors #TheTraitorsUK
January 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM
What do #TraitorsUK and UK politics have in common? 👀
More than you might think...
Democracy shouldn't be a game. Share if you agree 👇 #Traitors #TheTraitorsUK
More than you might think...
Democracy shouldn't be a game. Share if you agree 👇 #Traitors #TheTraitorsUK
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 👇
"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 👇
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 👇
"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 👇
“We consider that the electoral system no longer serves the interests of UK business in generating growth."
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
Letter: The economic case for coalition government
From Peter Norris and others
www.ft.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
“We consider that the electoral system no longer serves the interests of UK business in generating growth."
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
"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.
"When I was in Westminster, people didn't organise to get the best for their region. They spent all the time point-scoring."
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
January 21, 2026 at 12:43 PM
"When I was in Westminster, people didn't organise to get the best for their region. They spent all the time point-scoring."
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
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It's been obvious for ages that FPTP isn't fit for purpose in a modern democracy.
🚨Just look at this poll. No party has over 25%.
It's never been more clear that the two-party system is dead and buried.
Under First Past the Post, this means complete chaos.
It's time to move on from our winner-takes-all politics. We need Proportional Representation - now.
It's never been more clear that the two-party system is dead and buried.
Under First Past the Post, this means complete chaos.
It's time to move on from our winner-takes-all politics. We need Proportional Representation - now.
📊 Ref lead of 5pts
Westminster voting intention
REF: 24% (-)
LAB: 19% (-)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDEM: 14% (-2)
via @YouGov, 18 - 19 Jan
Chgs. w/ 12 Jan
britainelects.com
Westminster voting intention
REF: 24% (-)
LAB: 19% (-)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDEM: 14% (-2)
via @YouGov, 18 - 19 Jan
Chgs. w/ 12 Jan
britainelects.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:03 PM
It's been obvious for ages that FPTP isn't fit for purpose in a modern democracy.
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Why aren’t more people alarmed about this? Under these circumstances and with our current electoral system. We are planning on absolute chaos and everything that goes with it!
January 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Why aren’t more people alarmed about this? Under these circumstances and with our current electoral system. We are planning on absolute chaos and everything that goes with it!
Many things to say about this.
Can we notice, for example, how 14% of the vote gives you almost twice as many seats as 17% of the vote?
Make it make sense.
Can we notice, for example, how 14% of the vote gives you almost twice as many seats as 17% of the vote?
Make it make sense.
January 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Many things to say about this.
Can we notice, for example, how 14% of the vote gives you almost twice as many seats as 17% of the vote?
Make it make sense.
Can we notice, for example, how 14% of the vote gives you almost twice as many seats as 17% of the vote?
Make it make sense.
🚨Just look at this poll. No party has over 25%.
It's never been more clear that the two-party system is dead and buried.
Under First Past the Post, this means complete chaos.
It's time to move on from our winner-takes-all politics. We need Proportional Representation - now.
It's never been more clear that the two-party system is dead and buried.
Under First Past the Post, this means complete chaos.
It's time to move on from our winner-takes-all politics. We need Proportional Representation - now.
📊 Ref lead of 5pts
Westminster voting intention
REF: 24% (-)
LAB: 19% (-)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDEM: 14% (-2)
via @YouGov, 18 - 19 Jan
Chgs. w/ 12 Jan
britainelects.com
Westminster voting intention
REF: 24% (-)
LAB: 19% (-)
CON: 18% (-2)
GRN: 17% (+3)
LDEM: 14% (-2)
via @YouGov, 18 - 19 Jan
Chgs. w/ 12 Jan
britainelects.com
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britainelects.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM
🚨Just look at this poll. No party has over 25%.
It's never been more clear that the two-party system is dead and buried.
Under First Past the Post, this means complete chaos.
It's time to move on from our winner-takes-all politics. We need Proportional Representation - now.
It's never been more clear that the two-party system is dead and buried.
Under First Past the Post, this means complete chaos.
It's time to move on from our winner-takes-all politics. We need Proportional Representation - now.
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And on current polling Reform will become an unpopular government elected with just 30% of the vote.
We MUST have #PR #ProportionalRepresentation NOW
We MUST have #PR #ProportionalRepresentation NOW
They say 2026 is the new 2016...
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
That is, unless we address the root of the problem: our broken voting system.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
That is, unless we address the root of the problem: our broken voting system.
January 19, 2026 at 11:11 AM
And on current polling Reform will become an unpopular government elected with just 30% of the vote.
We MUST have #PR #ProportionalRepresentation NOW
We MUST have #PR #ProportionalRepresentation NOW
They say 2026 is the new 2016...
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
That is, unless we address the root of the problem: our broken voting system.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
That is, unless we address the root of the problem: our broken voting system.
January 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
They say 2026 is the new 2016...
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
That is, unless we address the root of the problem: our broken voting system.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
That is, unless we address the root of the problem: our broken voting system.
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Countries that use proportional representation—particularly when paired with gender quotas—come closest to achieving gender-balanced governance.
More in the latest Weekend Reading:
More in the latest Weekend Reading:
Recognizing Movements and Watching Elections: How We Build Lasting Political Power
Weekend Reading for Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, sports and entertainment, judicial offices and the private sector—with a little gardeni...
msmagazine.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Countries that use proportional representation—particularly when paired with gender quotas—come closest to achieving gender-balanced governance.
More in the latest Weekend Reading:
More in the latest Weekend Reading:
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In 2025, 16% of councillors were elected with majority support - down from 65% in 2021
👇 In the latest blog, Alberto Smith (@makevotesmatter.bsky.social) explores an evolving political landscape & implications of fragmented voter support
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/programmes/r... @ukandeu.bsky.social
👇 In the latest blog, Alberto Smith (@makevotesmatter.bsky.social) explores an evolving political landscape & implications of fragmented voter support
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/programmes/r... @ukandeu.bsky.social
Changing party politics in the UK
www.radixbigtent.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
In 2025, 16% of councillors were elected with majority support - down from 65% in 2021
👇 In the latest blog, Alberto Smith (@makevotesmatter.bsky.social) explores an evolving political landscape & implications of fragmented voter support
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/programmes/r... @ukandeu.bsky.social
👇 In the latest blog, Alberto Smith (@makevotesmatter.bsky.social) explores an evolving political landscape & implications of fragmented voter support
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/programmes/r... @ukandeu.bsky.social
Proportional Representation wouldn't just make politics fairer.
It would also lead to governments making better decisions - argues @greenparty.org.uk MP @elliechowns.bsky.social on @hansardsociety.bsky.social podcast.
We completely agree 💯
Listen here: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...
It would also lead to governments making better decisions - argues @greenparty.org.uk MP @elliechowns.bsky.social on @hansardsociety.bsky.social podcast.
We completely agree 💯
Listen here: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...
January 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Proportional Representation wouldn't just make politics fairer.
It would also lead to governments making better decisions - argues @greenparty.org.uk MP @elliechowns.bsky.social on @hansardsociety.bsky.social podcast.
We completely agree 💯
Listen here: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...
It would also lead to governments making better decisions - argues @greenparty.org.uk MP @elliechowns.bsky.social on @hansardsociety.bsky.social podcast.
We completely agree 💯
Listen here: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...
I'm sorry, WHAT did you just say?!
January 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM
I'm sorry, WHAT did you just say?!
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The recent @yougov.co.uk survey that showed all parties with less than 25% support is proof enough that our antiquated electoral system needs replacing
We will never be able to get a representative government while we cling onto this relic
PR is the only way
We will never be able to get a representative government while we cling onto this relic
PR is the only way
January 14, 2026 at 10:53 AM
The recent @yougov.co.uk survey that showed all parties with less than 25% support is proof enough that our antiquated electoral system needs replacing
We will never be able to get a representative government while we cling onto this relic
PR is the only way
We will never be able to get a representative government while we cling onto this relic
PR is the only way
"Britain’s First Past the Post electoral system is hopelessly ill-equipped to translate multiparty politics into a rational distribution of parliamentary seats," writes @rafaelbehr.bsky.social
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
Labour and the Tories are banking on a return to the ‘old normal’. That’s not what voters want | Rafael Behr
An economic recovery could still change the parties’ fortunes. But the days when only two parties were licensed to supply Britain with prime ministers are gone, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM
"Britain’s First Past the Post electoral system is hopelessly ill-equipped to translate multiparty politics into a rational distribution of parliamentary seats," writes @rafaelbehr.bsky.social
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
"Evidence shows that PR leads to higher turnout, more representative governments and more stable policymaking."
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
January 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
"Evidence shows that PR leads to higher turnout, more representative governments and more stable policymaking."
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
First street stall of 2026: done ✅
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
First street stall of 2026: done ✅
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
"As long as First Past The Post is in place, young voters' views will not be represented.
Young people are more likely to vote for third parties, making it more important for them to demand change in our system."
Young people are more likely to vote for third parties, making it more important for them to demand change in our system."
As Gen Z abandons Labour and the Tories should electoral reform be back on the agenda?
The political climate in the UK has found itself in a period of turmoil. Traditional political coalitions are fracturing under the weight of deepening polarisation, falling living standards and genera...
www.trillmag.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
"As long as First Past The Post is in place, young voters' views will not be represented.
Young people are more likely to vote for third parties, making it more important for them to demand change in our system."
Young people are more likely to vote for third parties, making it more important for them to demand change in our system."
❗️66% of Labour Party members want to change the voting system to Proportional Representation - @survation.bsky.social has found.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
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 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM
❗️66% of Labour Party members want to change the voting system to Proportional Representation - @survation.bsky.social has found.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
Under FPTP, elections feel like playing 5D chess.
If I vote for this candidate, will I keep that one out? Or will voting for this party let that party in?
It's exhausting.
Under PR, you can vote for the party you support, knowing that your vote will count. Simple - and fair.
If I vote for this candidate, will I keep that one out? Or will voting for this party let that party in?
It's exhausting.
Under PR, you can vote for the party you support, knowing that your vote will count. Simple - and fair.
January 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Under FPTP, elections feel like playing 5D chess.
If I vote for this candidate, will I keep that one out? Or will voting for this party let that party in?
It's exhausting.
Under PR, you can vote for the party you support, knowing that your vote will count. Simple - and fair.
If I vote for this candidate, will I keep that one out? Or will voting for this party let that party in?
It's exhausting.
Under PR, you can vote for the party you support, knowing that your vote will count. Simple - and fair.
🗳️ "In 2026, the fight to ensure every vote counts will be more urgent and more winnable than at any point in a generation."
2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for our democracy.
Our CEO Emma Harrison reflects on the opportunities and challenges ahead 👇
2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for our democracy.
Our CEO Emma Harrison reflects on the opportunities and challenges ahead 👇
New year, same old politics? - Make Votes Matter
Not in 2026.
makevotesmatter.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 AM
🗳️ "In 2026, the fight to ensure every vote counts will be more urgent and more winnable than at any point in a generation."
2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for our democracy.
Our CEO Emma Harrison reflects on the opportunities and challenges ahead 👇
2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for our democracy.
Our CEO Emma Harrison reflects on the opportunities and challenges ahead 👇
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
This is what can happen if you join us today. Proceed with caution.
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This is what can happen if you join us today. Proceed with caution.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:58 AM
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
This is what can happen if you join us today. Proceed with caution.
makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...
This is what can happen if you join us today. Proceed with caution.
makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...