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🌹 Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform (LCER)
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💥 Cross-party MPs call for a 'National Commission for Electoral Reform'
📰 Report by the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for @appgfairelections.bsky.social out now!
📈 New group has over 100 members and is backed by senior Labour and Conservative figures
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📰 Report by the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for @appgfairelections.bsky.social out now!
📈 New group has over 100 members and is backed by senior Labour and Conservative figures
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Dozens of new Labour MPs join group pushing for electoral reform
Exclusive: All-party parliamentary group on fair elections argues proportional voting system would help restore trust
www.theguardian.com
💥 Fantastic to see the @appgfairelections.bsky.social calling for a 'National Commission for Electoral Reform'
🌹 We're proud to say that a majority of the group's more than 100 members are Labour MPs
💪 The Labour movement is firmly in favour of fair votes
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🌹 We're proud to say that a majority of the group's more than 100 members are Labour MPs
💪 The Labour movement is firmly in favour of fair votes
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“MPs across the Commons are calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform: a time limited, independent process to review First Past the Post and alternatives and recommend a way forward”
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk writing in @prospectmagazine.co.uk
🔗 www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk writing in @prospectmagazine.co.uk
🔗 www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“MPs across the Commons are calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform: a time limited, independent process to review First Past the Post and alternatives and recommend a way forward”
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk writing in @prospectmagazine.co.uk
🔗 www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk writing in @prospectmagazine.co.uk
🔗 www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...
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The Dutch election proved what we've been saying for ages: that PR voting systems tame extremist parties and expose them.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Dutch election proved what we've been saying for ages: that PR voting systems tame extremist parties and expose them.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
"Every party’s gains or losses could be hugely magnified or minimised by an electoral system not designed for such multiparty competition."
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
Britain’s two-party politics is fragmenting: what unintended consequences await? | Andy Beckett
On one hand, no more safe seats or long careers could mean less complacency. On the other, no big parties could mean greater corporate influence, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"Every party’s gains or losses could be hugely magnified or minimised by an electoral system not designed for such multiparty competition."
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
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🎲 “The case for First Past the Post absolutely breaks down... when an election result feels random, its hard for that result to feel legitimate”
🎙️ @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform on @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social
💯 “I think this is the way forward”
🎙️ @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform on @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social
💯 “I think this is the way forward”
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🎲 “The case for First Past the Post absolutely breaks down... when an election result feels random, its hard for that result to feel legitimate”
🎙️ @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform on @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social
💯 “I think this is the way forward”
🎙️ @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform on @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social
💯 “I think this is the way forward”
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💥 Great to see members of the APPG for Fair Elections calling for a fair, proportional voting system
As @annadixonmp.bsky.social writes, the first step is a National Commission: “a time-limited independent review, guided by expert evidence and the values of the voting public”
Read the proposal 👇
As @annadixonmp.bsky.social writes, the first step is a National Commission: “a time-limited independent review, guided by expert evidence and the values of the voting public”
Read the proposal 👇
November 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
💥 Great to see members of the APPG for Fair Elections calling for a fair, proportional voting system
As @annadixonmp.bsky.social writes, the first step is a National Commission: “a time-limited independent review, guided by expert evidence and the values of the voting public”
Read the proposal 👇
As @annadixonmp.bsky.social writes, the first step is a National Commission: “a time-limited independent review, guided by expert evidence and the values of the voting public”
Read the proposal 👇
“I believe that to tackle the hate and division we see dominating our modern political debate, we have to build a democracy that is truly representative of its people.”
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Electoral reform's time has come
During the Blair and Brown era, supporting proportional representation felt revolutionary. At Labour Party Conference, year after year, we were seen as the ‘cranks’, left to discuss our vision for a f...
renewal.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“I believe that to tackle the hate and division we see dominating our modern political debate, we have to build a democracy that is truly representative of its people.”
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
“The Guardian asked Farage if he still adheres to his lifelong support for Proportional Representation. Silence. It’s become clear he has changed his mind, now that our wildly distorting First Past the Post system is his only path to power.”
✒️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
✒️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
It’s the Nigel Farage chameleon show – flashy, ever-changing pledges, but only one real policy: xenophobia | Polly Toynbee
The Reform leader’s speech was full of contradictions and damaging cuts. But if he makes it to No 10, Labour will be to blame, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“The Guardian asked Farage if he still adheres to his lifelong support for Proportional Representation. Silence. It’s become clear he has changed his mind, now that our wildly distorting First Past the Post system is his only path to power.”
✒️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
✒️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
“If 30% of the population in Wales vote for a party of the far right, they’ll have 30% of the Senedd, and 70% will continue to be for parties who broadly share a progressive idea of what the future Wales should be like.”
🌹 Mark Drakeford #Labour4PR
🌹 Mark Drakeford #Labour4PR
Drakeford says new Senedd voting system will keep Reform UK out of power
Martin Shipton Mark Drakeford has defended the fully proportional new voting system he has introduced, saying it will prevent the far-right Reform UK party forming the next Welsh Government with less ...
nation.cymru
October 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
“If 30% of the population in Wales vote for a party of the far right, they’ll have 30% of the Senedd, and 70% will continue to be for parties who broadly share a progressive idea of what the future Wales should be like.”
🌹 Mark Drakeford #Labour4PR
🌹 Mark Drakeford #Labour4PR
🌹 Across the Labour movement, the consensus view is that Britain needs a fair, proportional voting system
🙋 If you're a Labour member, affiliate or supporter, join Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform to help push for this change
🙋 If you're a Labour member, affiliate or supporter, join Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform to help push for this change
Join Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform — Labour For A New Democracy
Support Labour for a New Democracy by joining LCER #Labour4PR
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🌹 Across the Labour movement, the consensus view is that Britain needs a fair, proportional voting system
🙋 If you're a Labour member, affiliate or supporter, join Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform to help push for this change
🙋 If you're a Labour member, affiliate or supporter, join Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform to help push for this change
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📢 Do the Government's electoral reforms go far enough?
📺 Looking forward to this @conunitucl.bsky.social event featuring APPG member @catsmithmp.bsky.social
🎯 Ministers must go further: from a truly independent regulator, to a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...
📺 Looking forward to this @conunitucl.bsky.social event featuring APPG member @catsmithmp.bsky.social
🎯 Ministers must go further: from a truly independent regulator, to a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...
October 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
📢 Do the Government's electoral reforms go far enough?
📺 Looking forward to this @conunitucl.bsky.social event featuring APPG member @catsmithmp.bsky.social
🎯 Ministers must go further: from a truly independent regulator, to a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...
📺 Looking forward to this @conunitucl.bsky.social event featuring APPG member @catsmithmp.bsky.social
🎯 Ministers must go further: from a truly independent regulator, to a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...
“Although Labour benefitted from it in 2024, First Past The Post could end up killing Labour.
Proportional representation at Westminster elections is long overdue and I wish UK Labour would accept that.” @alundavies.bsky.social 💯
#Labour4PR ❤️
#ElectoralReform
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
Proportional representation at Westminster elections is long overdue and I wish UK Labour would accept that.” @alundavies.bsky.social 💯
#Labour4PR ❤️
#ElectoralReform
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
Reform surge reflects the failure of social democracy to deliver material improvements
Martin Shipton When the main theme of an election campaign is an issue over which the parliament concerned has no power – in this case immigration – it’s clear that our democracy has become dysfunctio...
nation.cymru
October 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
“Although Labour benefitted from it in 2024, First Past The Post could end up killing Labour.
Proportional representation at Westminster elections is long overdue and I wish UK Labour would accept that.” @alundavies.bsky.social 💯
#Labour4PR ❤️
#ElectoralReform
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
Proportional representation at Westminster elections is long overdue and I wish UK Labour would accept that.” @alundavies.bsky.social 💯
#Labour4PR ❤️
#ElectoralReform
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
📢 "The huge support for electoral reform that now exists – among the public, within the governing party, and across Parliament – provides a unique political opportunity. A National Commission on Electoral Reform is a ready-to-go plan to seize this opportunity"
🌹 #Labour4PR
🌹 #Labour4PR
Seizing the opportunity on electoral reform — Chartist
Joe Sousek outlines the need for a National Commission supported by the APPG Fair Elections The last general election was the most disproportionate in British history – and our politics has only fragm...
www.chartist.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
📢 "The huge support for electoral reform that now exists – among the public, within the governing party, and across Parliament – provides a unique political opportunity. A National Commission on Electoral Reform is a ready-to-go plan to seize this opportunity"
🌹 #Labour4PR
🌹 #Labour4PR
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"Keir Starmer said that the sky didn't fall in when we introduced votes at 16 in Wales and Scotland.
And I say to you, Sir Keir, that when you introduced PR, the sky didn't fall in there either."
Our CEO Emma Harrison speaking at @labour4pr.bsky.social rally at #LabourConference2025 💯🔥
And I say to you, Sir Keir, that when you introduced PR, the sky didn't fall in there either."
Our CEO Emma Harrison speaking at @labour4pr.bsky.social rally at #LabourConference2025 💯🔥
October 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"Keir Starmer said that the sky didn't fall in when we introduced votes at 16 in Wales and Scotland.
And I say to you, Sir Keir, that when you introduced PR, the sky didn't fall in there either."
Our CEO Emma Harrison speaking at @labour4pr.bsky.social rally at #LabourConference2025 💯🔥
And I say to you, Sir Keir, that when you introduced PR, the sky didn't fall in there either."
Our CEO Emma Harrison speaking at @labour4pr.bsky.social rally at #LabourConference2025 💯🔥
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Hugely encouraging enthusiasm, expertise & optimism from our panel this afternoon
Many thanks @thefabians.bsky.social & @labour4pr.bsky.social & to our chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social
When MPs return to Parliament, we'll be stepping up the campaign for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Many thanks @thefabians.bsky.social & @labour4pr.bsky.social & to our chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social
When MPs return to Parliament, we'll be stepping up the campaign for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
September 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Hugely encouraging enthusiasm, expertise & optimism from our panel this afternoon
Many thanks @thefabians.bsky.social & @labour4pr.bsky.social & to our chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social
When MPs return to Parliament, we'll be stepping up the campaign for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Many thanks @thefabians.bsky.social & @labour4pr.bsky.social & to our chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social
When MPs return to Parliament, we'll be stepping up the campaign for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
“The Government needs to wake up - and it is starting to wake up. We’ve got an opportunity in this next six months to really push for this change... support is growing in the Parliamentary Labour Party.”
💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“The Government needs to wake up - and it is starting to wake up. We’ve got an opportunity in this next six months to really push for this change... support is growing in the Parliamentary Labour Party.”
💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
“The APPG for Fair Elections is now the biggest in Parliament and we really want to support the Government in building consensus about the way forward.”
💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“The APPG for Fair Elections is now the biggest in Parliament and we really want to support the Government in building consensus about the way forward.”
💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Fascinating reflections from @alexgathomas.bsky.social of @instituteforgovernment.org.uk about lessons from commissions and policy reviews in the past - and how these can apply to a National Commission on Electoral Reform
September 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fascinating reflections from @alexgathomas.bsky.social of @instituteforgovernment.org.uk about lessons from commissions and policy reviews in the past - and how these can apply to a National Commission on Electoral Reform
“Let’s ask the public what is important to them. Let’s ask experts on different systems in different countries. That’s why I think a National Commission on Electoral Reform is the way to go. It brings it back to how our democracy works.”
💬 @lizzicollinge.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @lizzicollinge.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“Let’s ask the public what is important to them. Let’s ask experts on different systems in different countries. That’s why I think a National Commission on Electoral Reform is the way to go. It brings it back to how our democracy works.”
💬 @lizzicollinge.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @lizzicollinge.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
Speaking to members at our #Lab25 stall, it's clear as ever that electoral reform has the overwhelming support of:
🌹 Labour members
🛠️ Affiliated trade unions
📍 Constituency Labour Parties
🎪 Annual conference
🏦 Parliament's biggest APPG
It's time for fair votes #Labour4PR
🌹 Labour members
🛠️ Affiliated trade unions
📍 Constituency Labour Parties
🎪 Annual conference
🏦 Parliament's biggest APPG
It's time for fair votes #Labour4PR
September 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Speaking to members at our #Lab25 stall, it's clear as ever that electoral reform has the overwhelming support of:
🌹 Labour members
🛠️ Affiliated trade unions
📍 Constituency Labour Parties
🎪 Annual conference
🏦 Parliament's biggest APPG
It's time for fair votes #Labour4PR
🌹 Labour members
🛠️ Affiliated trade unions
📍 Constituency Labour Parties
🎪 Annual conference
🏦 Parliament's biggest APPG
It's time for fair votes #Labour4PR
⚠️ "In our fragmented politics and with our electoral system, 31% could be enough"
💬 John Curtice on the possibility of Farage winning a majority on a historic low share of the vote
🌹 #Labour4PR
💬 John Curtice on the possibility of Farage winning a majority on a historic low share of the vote
🌹 #Labour4PR
September 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
⚠️ "In our fragmented politics and with our electoral system, 31% could be enough"
💬 John Curtice on the possibility of Farage winning a majority on a historic low share of the vote
🌹 #Labour4PR
💬 John Curtice on the possibility of Farage winning a majority on a historic low share of the vote
🌹 #Labour4PR
“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.”
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.”
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
“Proportional voting systems are good for our party, better for our politics, necessary for our nation and essential for our democracy”
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Proportional voting systems are good for our party, better for our politics, necessary for our nation and essential for our democracy”
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
“It does feels that Proportional Representation is closer than ever - but also much more needed than ever. We’ve got 60% public support - and we’ve also got a significant proportion of the Parliamentary Labour Party”
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“It does feels that Proportional Representation is closer than ever - but also much more needed than ever. We’ve got 60% public support - and we’ve also got a significant proportion of the Parliamentary Labour Party”
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
“All of us have talked to people on the doorstep and heard 'What’s the point? My vote doesn’t count'. We need to re-galvanise our democracy and electoral reform is an important part of that.”
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“All of us have talked to people on the doorstep and heard 'What’s the point? My vote doesn’t count'. We need to re-galvanise our democracy and electoral reform is an important part of that.”
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
“I’ve lost count of the time I’ve heard: nothing ever changes, my vote doesn’t make any difference.”
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“I’ve lost count of the time I’ve heard: nothing ever changes, my vote doesn’t make any difference.”
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25