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Where the lines go can directly affect who represents you and how many MPs each party has. Watch how the boundaries rotate round in this fictional town and the results change. Thankfully, we have independent Boundary Commissions, but their decisions still change election results.
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Where the lines go can directly affect who represents you and how many MPs each party has. Watch how the boundaries rotate round in this fictional town and the results change. Thankfully, we have independent Boundary Commissions, but their decisions still change election results.
You shouldn't need a PhD in psephology to work out what parliament would look like based on a poll - but without a fancy statistical model, you would just be guessing to say what this would produce.
October 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
You shouldn't need a PhD in psephology to work out what parliament would look like based on a poll - but without a fancy statistical model, you would just be guessing to say what this would produce.
It's remarkable how similar the voting patterns were in Norway's election last week and our general election in 2024. But they have a voting system that respects the voters, while we have one which warps the result. electoral-reform.org.uk/norways-elec...
September 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It's remarkable how similar the voting patterns were in Norway's election last week and our general election in 2024. But they have a voting system that respects the voters, while we have one which warps the result. electoral-reform.org.uk/norways-elec...
Director of Electoral Reform Society Cymru Jess Blair appeared on BBC News this afternoon, outlining why the Government's announcement that the whole of the UK is getting Votes at 16 is a cause for celebration.
July 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Director of Electoral Reform Society Cymru Jess Blair appeared on BBC News this afternoon, outlining why the Government's announcement that the whole of the UK is getting Votes at 16 is a cause for celebration.
Our Chief Executive Darren has been quoted in the Guardian welcoming the changes proposed in the upcoming Elections Bill.
July 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our Chief Executive Darren has been quoted in the Guardian welcoming the changes proposed in the upcoming Elections Bill.
This is huge news for our democracy. 16 and 17 year olds will have the vote in the election. Extending the franchise is vital to nurturing more active citizens for the future health of our democracy.
July 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This is huge news for our democracy. 16 and 17 year olds will have the vote in the election. Extending the franchise is vital to nurturing more active citizens for the future health of our democracy.
As part of a new bill, the government is planning to reintroduce the Supplementary Vote system for mayoral and PCC elections.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
July 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As part of a new bill, the government is planning to reintroduce the Supplementary Vote system for mayoral and PCC elections.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
Are you at Glastonbury this year?
Join us at the Speakers Forum for a discussion on democracy! You'll find us in the Green Futures Field at 10am on Saturday.
#GlastonburySpeakersForum
Join us at the Speakers Forum for a discussion on democracy! You'll find us in the Green Futures Field at 10am on Saturday.
#GlastonburySpeakersForum
June 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Are you at Glastonbury this year?
Join us at the Speakers Forum for a discussion on democracy! You'll find us in the Green Futures Field at 10am on Saturday.
#GlastonburySpeakersForum
Join us at the Speakers Forum for a discussion on democracy! You'll find us in the Green Futures Field at 10am on Saturday.
#GlastonburySpeakersForum
New research shows that support for a fairer voting system has hit a new high.
This rise in support is no surprise. For too long, First Past the Post has distorted democracy, and the 2024 general election gave us the least representative parliament in British history.
This rise in support is no surprise. For too long, First Past the Post has distorted democracy, and the 2024 general election gave us the least representative parliament in British history.
June 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
New research shows that support for a fairer voting system has hit a new high.
This rise in support is no surprise. For too long, First Past the Post has distorted democracy, and the 2024 general election gave us the least representative parliament in British history.
This rise in support is no surprise. For too long, First Past the Post has distorted democracy, and the 2024 general election gave us the least representative parliament in British history.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is only slightly better. We need electoral systems that work with the way we vote, not systems we have to work around.
May 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is only slightly better. We need electoral systems that work with the way we vote, not systems we have to work around.
We have never seen a mayor elected with this little support before. 25% of the vote translated into all the power, and money, the mayoralty brings.
May 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We have never seen a mayor elected with this little support before. 25% of the vote translated into all the power, and money, the mayoralty brings.
As Westminster's First Past the Post system throws up more and more chaotic results, support is growing across the political spectrum to create a reliable, proportional, replacement. www.thetimes.com/article/b9d1...
May 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
As Westminster's First Past the Post system throws up more and more chaotic results, support is growing across the political spectrum to create a reliable, proportional, replacement. www.thetimes.com/article/b9d1...
As Prof Sir John Curtice said, we are entering a period of five party politics. Yet, we are burdened with an electoral system that barely handles two major parties. We are going to see councils and Mayors elected on Thursday, where the majority of local people are opposed to their policies.
April 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As Prof Sir John Curtice said, we are entering a period of five party politics. Yet, we are burdened with an electoral system that barely handles two major parties. We are going to see councils and Mayors elected on Thursday, where the majority of local people are opposed to their policies.
House of Lords appointments are a broken system. The fact that an ex-Prime Minister is still able to use it to influence our laws is a case in point.
April 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
House of Lords appointments are a broken system. The fact that an ex-Prime Minister is still able to use it to influence our laws is a case in point.
On May 1, there'll be mayoral and local elections held in many parts of England.
Know someone who's recently moved and might not be registered to vote in the elections? Make sure to remind them to register, or share this post with them.
Know someone who's recently moved and might not be registered to vote in the elections? Make sure to remind them to register, or share this post with them.
April 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On May 1, there'll be mayoral and local elections held in many parts of England.
Know someone who's recently moved and might not be registered to vote in the elections? Make sure to remind them to register, or share this post with them.
Know someone who's recently moved and might not be registered to vote in the elections? Make sure to remind them to register, or share this post with them.
This April, we’re co-hosting an event weighing in on the alternatives to First Past the Post at the Mile End Institute, alongside @UnlockDemocracy. Book your place: www.electoral-reform.org.uk/join-the-mov...
March 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This April, we’re co-hosting an event weighing in on the alternatives to First Past the Post at the Mile End Institute, alongside @UnlockDemocracy. Book your place: www.electoral-reform.org.uk/join-the-mov...
It seems we touched a nerve in the House of Lords yesterday for highlighting that peers get paid £361 a day, tax-free, just for attending. Sign our 'Nasty Petition' for a smaller, democratically elected House of Lords today. ers.tools/house-of-lords
March 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
It seems we touched a nerve in the House of Lords yesterday for highlighting that peers get paid £361 a day, tax-free, just for attending. Sign our 'Nasty Petition' for a smaller, democratically elected House of Lords today. ers.tools/house-of-lords
Add your name to our call for a more representative House of Commons:
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/145913/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/145913/...
March 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Add your name to our call for a more representative House of Commons:
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/145913/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/145913/...
And in the UK, women's representation in the House of Commons is still troublingly low - despite reaching a record high since the 2024 General Election.
March 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
And in the UK, women's representation in the House of Commons is still troublingly low - despite reaching a record high since the 2024 General Election.
The figures for global percentages of women in lower or single chambers paint a stark picture of underrepresentation.
March 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The figures for global percentages of women in lower or single chambers paint a stark picture of underrepresentation.
Thanks to the 2024 General Election, we now have a record number of women MPs in the House of Commons. That’s something to celebrate this #InternationalWomen’sDay.
But at home and around the world, there’s much work to be done to ensure that women are being fairly represented.
But at home and around the world, there’s much work to be done to ensure that women are being fairly represented.
March 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Thanks to the 2024 General Election, we now have a record number of women MPs in the House of Commons. That’s something to celebrate this #InternationalWomen’sDay.
But at home and around the world, there’s much work to be done to ensure that women are being fairly represented.
But at home and around the world, there’s much work to be done to ensure that women are being fairly represented.
🎉 The government is finally enacting Section 106 – a huge step forward for women’s representation in politics.
This is a huge win for transparency, fairness and democracy. Here’s why it matters...
This is a huge win for transparency, fairness and democracy. Here’s why it matters...
February 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🎉 The government is finally enacting Section 106 – a huge step forward for women’s representation in politics.
This is a huge win for transparency, fairness and democracy. Here’s why it matters...
This is a huge win for transparency, fairness and democracy. Here’s why it matters...
'I want to encourage the government to be bold, to be honest, about how unrepresentative British general elections have become’.
Agree with @alexsobel.co.uk? Add your name: ers.tools/ProportionalRepresentation
Agree with @alexsobel.co.uk? Add your name: ers.tools/ProportionalRepresentation
February 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
'I want to encourage the government to be bold, to be honest, about how unrepresentative British general elections have become’.
Agree with @alexsobel.co.uk? Add your name: ers.tools/ProportionalRepresentation
Agree with @alexsobel.co.uk? Add your name: ers.tools/ProportionalRepresentation
Many MPs are finally facing the facts: our current voting system is unfair and not fit for purpose.
But we can’t let the push for Proportional Representation end at a debate. Join our call for the government to introduce PR for Westminster elections: 🔗ers.tools/PRWestminster
But we can’t let the push for Proportional Representation end at a debate. Join our call for the government to introduce PR for Westminster elections: 🔗ers.tools/PRWestminster
January 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Many MPs are finally facing the facts: our current voting system is unfair and not fit for purpose.
But we can’t let the push for Proportional Representation end at a debate. Join our call for the government to introduce PR for Westminster elections: 🔗ers.tools/PRWestminster
But we can’t let the push for Proportional Representation end at a debate. Join our call for the government to introduce PR for Westminster elections: 🔗ers.tools/PRWestminster
MPs are debating Proportional Representation TOMORROW.
📩 Write to your MP and ask them to attend the debate in a few clicks: https://ers.tools/PRDebate
📩 Write to your MP and ask them to attend the debate in a few clicks: https://ers.tools/PRDebate
January 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
MPs are debating Proportional Representation TOMORROW.
📩 Write to your MP and ask them to attend the debate in a few clicks: https://ers.tools/PRDebate
📩 Write to your MP and ask them to attend the debate in a few clicks: https://ers.tools/PRDebate