@mijawber.bsky.social
#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation
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Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
Climate superstars calling for #ProportionalRepresentation for a better #Democracy #FairElections #PRnow www.totnes-today.co.uk/news/totnes-...
Totnes, climate justice and politics discussion
Over two hundred people packed the Civic Hall in Totnes to hear an outstanding line-up of panellists discuss the links between democratic systems and climate justice. George Monbiot, Klina Jordan, Ant...
www.totnes-today.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Climate superstars calling for #ProportionalRepresentation for a better #Democracy #FairElections #PRnow www.totnes-today.co.uk/news/totnes-...
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🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
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Now over 68,000
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Now over 68,000
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First Past the Post keeps promising stability and delivering chaos.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
First Past the Post keeps promising stability and delivering chaos.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
The government are complacent and tin-eared about the undemocratic disaster they are leading us into for the next general election. Sign and share this petition for #PRnow
🚨 The government is preparing a new Elections Bill, promising to strengthen Britain's democracy.
But it currently fails to address the elephant in the room: the voting system.
We're asking the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social to fix this.
Add your name and share ✍️
But it currently fails to address the elephant in the room: the voting system.
We're asking the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social to fix this.
Add your name and share ✍️
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
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The government are complacent and tin-eared about the undemocratic disaster they are leading us into for the next general election. Sign and share this petition for #PRnow
Well said, Anna Dixon #PRnow
“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 1:57 PM
Well said, Anna Dixon #PRnow
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October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Quite so... it's LONG past time for Proportional Representation. How long is it going to take to dawn on the Labour Party? If they don't give the people #PRnow, First Past The Post is going to bite them in the __😧
So either Labour need to ask candidates to step aside for the Greens to take on Reform....
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
Or actually bring in a fair democratic process where everyone's votes count equally.
It's time for Proportional Representation.
www.thenational.scot/news/2558507...
'Just getting started': Zack Polanski reacts as Greens SECOND in new poll
ZACK Polanski has welcomed a new poll putting his party in second place at Westminster.
www.thenational.scot
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Quite so... it's LONG past time for Proportional Representation. How long is it going to take to dawn on the Labour Party? If they don't give the people #PRnow, First Past The Post is going to bite them in the __😧
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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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All set to engage with the people of Warrington on the need to change the electoral system to one where every vote counts equally. #PRnow #Warrington
October 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
All set to engage with the people of Warrington on the need to change the electoral system to one where every vote counts equally. #PRnow #Warrington
Over 80% of Labour Party members and two-thirds of trade union memberships want to ditch First Past The Post for Fair Elections in which voters' votes all count equally. So what's holding the government back? Answer: Greed for outright power and hubris that they can win again! #PRnow
"I'd love to throw it in the bin."
At #LabourConference2025, Livvy from Young Make Votes Matter asked Labour members about their opinions on the First Past the Post voting system.
Here's what they had to say 👇
At #LabourConference2025, Livvy from Young Make Votes Matter asked Labour members about their opinions on the First Past the Post voting system.
Here's what they had to say 👇
October 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Over 80% of Labour Party members and two-thirds of trade union memberships want to ditch First Past The Post for Fair Elections in which voters' votes all count equally. So what's holding the government back? Answer: Greed for outright power and hubris that they can win again! #PRnow
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⚠️ "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
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Thank you to everyone who came to our panel event at Labour Conference last evening. It was fantastic to see the room so packed, and the mood so inspired.
Here are some of the highlights of the event, in case you missed them. 🧵
Here are some of the highlights of the event, in case you missed them. 🧵
September 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to our panel event at Labour Conference last evening. It was fantastic to see the room so packed, and the mood so inspired.
Here are some of the highlights of the event, in case you missed them. 🧵
Here are some of the highlights of the event, in case you missed them. 🧵
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“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
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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
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Could we have this now, please, rather than waiting for "Reform UK" to win a FPTP election with 33% of the vote and watching them ruin the country for five years?
September 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Could we have this now, please, rather than waiting for "Reform UK" to win a FPTP election with 33% of the vote and watching them ruin the country for five years?
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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
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“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
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“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 4:19 PM
“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
Britain's First Past The Post makes a mockery of 'one person, one vote' because our votes are grotesquely unequal, giving us a parliament that misrepresents how we all voted. It's why our politics are broken. #DemocracyDay #PRnow
September 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Britain's First Past The Post makes a mockery of 'one person, one vote' because our votes are grotesquely unequal, giving us a parliament that misrepresents how we all voted. It's why our politics are broken. #DemocracyDay #PRnow
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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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"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay."
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
Electoral reform is urgent – or an extreme party could win a majority in Parliament
The APPG for Fair Elections first called on the government to establish a ‘National Commission on Electoral Reform’ last November, in the wake of t...
www.politicshome.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay."
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk
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Announcing our live event in November. Featuring:
George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter
mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk
George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter
mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk
TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice
A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.
MVM-Totnes-Time-for-Real-Change.eventbrite.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Announcing our live event in November. Featuring:
George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter
mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk
George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter
mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk