SusannaD
@susannad1.bsky.social
I care about democracy, social justice and climate change not necessarily in that order. Also family, farming and food especially cooking and eating the latter.
Chair Make Votes Matter #makevotesmatter
Chair Make Votes Matter #makevotesmatter
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We're all set up at Lewes Labour's Ideas Market #Transformations. Come and have a chat with us and add your voice to our poster on why we need #ProportionalRepresentationNow !
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We're all set up at Lewes Labour's Ideas Market #Transformations. Come and have a chat with us and add your voice to our poster on why we need #ProportionalRepresentationNow !
At least the topic is being mentioned. It’s progress of a sort. But yet another indication that our leaders are too frit to listen.
"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 it’s too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
At least the topic is being mentioned. It’s progress of a sort. But yet another indication that our leaders are too frit to listen.
An authoritative voice with a compelling message: we need a better form of politics based on a better voting system. The current nonsenses at No 10 are a perfect example of mess made by a government with a huge majority in the HoC and a tiny support base in the country.
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
📰 NEW BLOG by our CEO Emma Harrison 👇👇👇
"The disconnect between this 21st-century electorate and our 19th-century voting system has never been clearer.
The multi-party era has already arrived. The only question now is whether our voting system will catch up."
"The disconnect between this 21st-century electorate and our 19th-century voting system has never been clearer.
The multi-party era has already arrived. The only question now is whether our voting system will catch up."
Welcome to the multi-party era - Make Votes Matter
Everyone seems to be talking about the new multi-party reality we now find ourselves in. While many are wringing their hands and worrying about fragmentation,
makevotesmatter.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
An authoritative voice with a compelling message: we need a better form of politics based on a better voting system. The current nonsenses at No 10 are a perfect example of mess made by a government with a huge majority in the HoC and a tiny support base in the country.
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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📰 NEW BLOG by our CEO Emma Harrison 👇👇👇
"The disconnect between this 21st-century electorate and our 19th-century voting system has never been clearer.
The multi-party era has already arrived. The only question now is whether our voting system will catch up."
"The disconnect between this 21st-century electorate and our 19th-century voting system has never been clearer.
The multi-party era has already arrived. The only question now is whether our voting system will catch up."
Welcome to the multi-party era - Make Votes Matter
Everyone seems to be talking about the new multi-party reality we now find ourselves in. While many are wringing their hands and worrying about fragmentation,
makevotesmatter.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
📰 NEW BLOG by our CEO Emma Harrison 👇👇👇
"The disconnect between this 21st-century electorate and our 19th-century voting system has never been clearer.
The multi-party era has already arrived. The only question now is whether our voting system will catch up."
"The disconnect between this 21st-century electorate and our 19th-century voting system has never been clearer.
The multi-party era has already arrived. The only question now is whether our voting system will catch up."
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Proportional Representation is an idea whose time has come.
60% of the public agrees.
More MPs than ever agree.
Supporters of all parties agree.
Now let's make the government listen. Join us today: makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...
60% of the public agrees.
More MPs than ever agree.
Supporters of all parties agree.
Now let's make the government listen. Join us today: makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count."
Keir Starmer - 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count."
Keir Starmer - 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform
The Liberal Democrat leader backs replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count."
Keir Starmer - 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count."
Keir Starmer - 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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"That's got to be addressed by electoral reform. We will never get full participation in our electoral system until we do that at every level"
Keir Starmer 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
👇Plan👇
@appgfairelections.bsky.social
👆Plan👆
👉Now!👈
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
Keir Starmer 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
👇Plan👇
@appgfairelections.bsky.social
👆Plan👆
👉Now!👈
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
"That's got to be addressed by electoral reform. We will never get full participation in our electoral system until we do that at every level"
Keir Starmer 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
👇Plan👇
@appgfairelections.bsky.social
👆Plan👆
👉Now!👈
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
Keir Starmer 2020
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
👇Plan👇
@appgfairelections.bsky.social
👆Plan👆
👉Now!👈
@labour4pr.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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🧟♀️STOP THE POLITICAL HORROR SHOW!!!☠️
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🧟♀️STOP THE POLITICAL HORROR SHOW!!!☠️
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
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Well done to our activists and thank you for your support, @annadixonmp.bsky.social 🙌
“After decades of campaigning, it feels like PR is closer than ever”.
We couldn't agree more 💪💪
“After decades of campaigning, it feels like PR is closer than ever”.
We couldn't agree more 💪💪
Shipley MP visits Proportional Representation campaign street stall in Saltaire
On Saturday, October 25, Anna Dixon MP (Shipley, Labour) visited a street stall held in Saltaire – the Victorian model village and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Shipley council ward and pa...
www.burnleyexpress.net
October 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Well done to our activists and thank you for your support, @annadixonmp.bsky.social 🙌
“After decades of campaigning, it feels like PR is closer than ever”.
We couldn't agree more 💪💪
“After decades of campaigning, it feels like PR is closer than ever”.
We couldn't agree more 💪💪
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Today is the International Day of Climate Action. 🌍
Protecting the climate and fixing our democracy have far more in common than it may seem.
Young MVM coordinator Livvy explains why our voting system is a barrier to effective and popular environmental policies.👇
Protecting the climate and fixing our democracy have far more in common than it may seem.
Young MVM coordinator Livvy explains why our voting system is a barrier to effective and popular environmental policies.👇
Why the climate needs PR - Make Votes Matter
This blog is written by Livvy Gibbs, Young Make Votes Matter coordinator, an reflects her personal views.
makevotesmatter.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today is the International Day of Climate Action. 🌍
Protecting the climate and fixing our democracy have far more in common than it may seem.
Young MVM coordinator Livvy explains why our voting system is a barrier to effective and popular environmental policies.👇
Protecting the climate and fixing our democracy have far more in common than it may seem.
Young MVM coordinator Livvy explains why our voting system is a barrier to effective and popular environmental policies.👇
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Great to hear support for electoral reform, but why no mention of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social ? This (huge) APPG of MPs from all parties are already promoting a commission on Electoral Reform - even published terms of reference last month! 👉👉 www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
October 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Great to hear support for electoral reform, but why no mention of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social ? This (huge) APPG of MPs from all parties are already promoting a commission on Electoral Reform - even published terms of reference last month! 👉👉 www.fairelections.uk/national-com...
He’s right. It has. And @makevotesmatter.bsky.social is focussed on making it come SOON! We cannot continue with a system which is now completely unfit for purpose. We must work for PR in place BEFORE the next General Election.
“There’s nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and PR’s time has come.”
💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
He’s right. It has. And @makevotesmatter.bsky.social is focussed on making it come SOON! We cannot continue with a system which is now completely unfit for purpose. We must work for PR in place BEFORE the next General Election.
Hedgerow cutting season is upon us.
There are ways to balance hedgerow management with nature's need...
It's a skill. Plainly more training is sometimes needed.
There are ways to balance hedgerow management with nature's need...
It's a skill. Plainly more training is sometimes needed.
September 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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🗳️ What’s next in the fight for fair votes?
👏 We were delighted to co-host this fringe event with @libdems4er.bsky.social, discussing how our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform can help deliver PR
🙏 A huge thanks to our panel and audience
👏 We were delighted to co-host this fringe event with @libdems4er.bsky.social, discussing how our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform can help deliver PR
🙏 A huge thanks to our panel and audience
September 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🗳️ What’s next in the fight for fair votes?
👏 We were delighted to co-host this fringe event with @libdems4er.bsky.social, discussing how our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform can help deliver PR
🙏 A huge thanks to our panel and audience
👏 We were delighted to co-host this fringe event with @libdems4er.bsky.social, discussing how our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform can help deliver PR
🙏 A huge thanks to our panel and audience
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We wanted to mark this in the actual Market Cross location.
The suffragist Great Pilgrimage is a great example of different types of people coming together to effect positive democratic change.
We need to do the same now more than ever.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow
The suffragist Great Pilgrimage is a great example of different types of people coming together to effect positive democratic change.
We need to do the same now more than ever.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow
September 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We wanted to mark this in the actual Market Cross location.
The suffragist Great Pilgrimage is a great example of different types of people coming together to effect positive democratic change.
We need to do the same now more than ever.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow
The suffragist Great Pilgrimage is a great example of different types of people coming together to effect positive democratic change.
We need to do the same now more than ever.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow
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This is infuriating. What is the point of a Marine Protected Area if trawlers are allowed to keep ploughing it?
Yet again, the government has succumbed to commercial lobbying.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Yet again, the government has succumbed to commercial lobbying.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Bottom trawling to continue in English protected waters, government rules
Defra says blanket ban on ‘destructive’ fishing practice disproportionate as MPs urge minister to reconsider
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
This is infuriating. What is the point of a Marine Protected Area if trawlers are allowed to keep ploughing it?
Yet again, the government has succumbed to commercial lobbying.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Yet again, the government has succumbed to commercial lobbying.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
🏡 Rayner’s tax affairs
🥀 Labour’s lost votes
🗳️ Proportional Representation - why we need it, what form and how we get it!
All with the brilliant CEO of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social EMMA HARRISON
open.spotify.com/episode/7BkT...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
🏡 Rayner’s tax affairs
🥀 Labour’s lost votes
🗳️ Proportional Representation - why we need it, what form and how we get it!
All with the brilliant CEO of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social EMMA HARRISON
open.spotify.com/episode/7BkT...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
The Rayner Raineth Every Day
open.spotify.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
🏡 Rayner’s tax affairs
🥀 Labour’s lost votes
🗳️ Proportional Representation - why we need it, what form and how we get it!
All with the brilliant CEO of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social EMMA HARRISON
open.spotify.com/episode/7BkT...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
🏡 Rayner’s tax affairs
🥀 Labour’s lost votes
🗳️ Proportional Representation - why we need it, what form and how we get it!
All with the brilliant CEO of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social EMMA HARRISON
open.spotify.com/episode/7BkT...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
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Today in Parliament:
📢 “Isn't it also time for a National Commission on Electoral Reform?”
👏 Great to see Labour MPs like Euan Stainbank, @simonforstroud.bsky.social & Olivia Blake calling for the Government to address First Past the Post for general elections
🌹 We need Proportional Representation #Labour4PR
👏 Great to see Labour MPs like Euan Stainbank, @simonforstroud.bsky.social & Olivia Blake calling for the Government to address First Past the Post for general elections
🌹 We need Proportional Representation #Labour4PR
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Today in Parliament:
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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
Edit with Bricks
makevotesmatter.org.uk
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!
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At #Lab25 Conference, we'll be teaming up for a fringe event together with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
📢 Make it count: How Labour can deliver electoral reform & rebuild trust in politics
⏲️ 16:15
🗓️ Monday 29 September
📍 Bluecoat
Save the date!
📢 Make it count: How Labour can deliver electoral reform & rebuild trust in politics
⏲️ 16:15
🗓️ Monday 29 September
📍 Bluecoat
Save the date!
Make it count: How Labour can deliver electoral reform & rebuild trust in politics — Labour For A New Democracy
Save the date for this special Conference 2025 fringe event
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
At #Lab25 Conference, we'll be teaming up for a fringe event together with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
📢 Make it count: How Labour can deliver electoral reform & rebuild trust in politics
⏲️ 16:15
🗓️ Monday 29 September
📍 Bluecoat
Save the date!
📢 Make it count: How Labour can deliver electoral reform & rebuild trust in politics
⏲️ 16:15
🗓️ Monday 29 September
📍 Bluecoat
Save the date!
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⚠️ "First Past the Post is not sustainable; not for Labour, and not for the country. We must modernise Westminster and launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform."
🌹 Excellent article for @thefabians.bsky.social by @steveracemp.bsky.social #Labour4PR
🌹 Excellent article for @thefabians.bsky.social by @steveracemp.bsky.social #Labour4PR
Restoring trust | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
⚠️ "First Past the Post is not sustainable; not for Labour, and not for the country. We must modernise Westminster and launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform."
🌹 Excellent article for @thefabians.bsky.social by @steveracemp.bsky.social #Labour4PR
🌹 Excellent article for @thefabians.bsky.social by @steveracemp.bsky.social #Labour4PR
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We are today in Chester making the case for a fairer voting system where every vote counts equally. #Chester #PRnow #ProportionalRepresentation
August 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We are today in Chester making the case for a fairer voting system where every vote counts equally. #Chester #PRnow #ProportionalRepresentation
Essential reading for anyone interested in promoting Proportional Representation @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
📊 The complete 1976 Hansard Society Commission on Electoral Reform is now on @archive.org
I've converted the PDF to markdown/epub with:
✅ Verified election data tables (1918-1974)
✅ Clean formatting and structure
✅ Full accessibility
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@electoralreform.bsky.social
I've converted the PDF to markdown/epub with:
✅ Verified election data tables (1918-1974)
✅ Clean formatting and structure
✅ Full accessibility
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@electoralreform.bsky.social
Commission On Electoral Reform ( 1976) : The Hansard Society : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
The Report Of The Hansard Society Commission On Electoral Reform
archive.org
August 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Essential reading for anyone interested in promoting Proportional Representation @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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📊 The complete 1976 Hansard Society Commission on Electoral Reform is now on @archive.org
I've converted the PDF to markdown/epub with:
✅ Verified election data tables (1918-1974)
✅ Clean formatting and structure
✅ Full accessibility
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@electoralreform.bsky.social
I've converted the PDF to markdown/epub with:
✅ Verified election data tables (1918-1974)
✅ Clean formatting and structure
✅ Full accessibility
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@electoralreform.bsky.social
Commission On Electoral Reform ( 1976) : The Hansard Society : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
The Report Of The Hansard Society Commission On Electoral Reform
archive.org
August 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
📊 The complete 1976 Hansard Society Commission on Electoral Reform is now on @archive.org
I've converted the PDF to markdown/epub with:
✅ Verified election data tables (1918-1974)
✅ Clean formatting and structure
✅ Full accessibility
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@electoralreform.bsky.social
I've converted the PDF to markdown/epub with:
✅ Verified election data tables (1918-1974)
✅ Clean formatting and structure
✅ Full accessibility
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@electoralreform.bsky.social