MVM - Totnes & South Devon
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Welcome to Make Votes Matter - Totnes & South Devon: a community of activists and volunteers committed to introducing Proportional Representation in the UK.
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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...
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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-...
Four days to go - and about 50 tickets left.
Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.
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
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TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice
A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Four days to go - and about 50 tickets left.
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We have a great line-up for this event on Friday. Do please come if you're in the area.
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TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice
A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We have a great line-up for this event on Friday. Do please come if you're in the area.
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“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...
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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
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Glad to have @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and Anthea Simmons from @westcountryvoices.bsky.social on the panel for this event. There are still some tickets left if you'd like to join us.
Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Glad to have @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and Anthea Simmons from @westcountryvoices.bsky.social on the panel for this event. There are still some tickets left if you'd like to join us.
Only ten days to go now till our big event in Totnes. There are still a few tickets left if you want to join us.
Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Only ten days to go now till our big event in Totnes. There are still a few tickets left if you want to join us.
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I'm pleased to be helping to organise this event.
Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.
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.
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September 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I'm pleased to be helping to organise this event.
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📺 In case you missed it...
Last week, we held a briefing about our work in Parliament, with our friend Joe Sousek from @labour4pr.bsky.social and @fairvoteuk.bsky.social, and our CEO Emma Harrison.
Watch it to find out what supporters of PR are up to in Westminster:
youtu.be/TeYygv45SOg?...
Last week, we held a briefing about our work in Parliament, with our friend Joe Sousek from @labour4pr.bsky.social and @fairvoteuk.bsky.social, and our CEO Emma Harrison.
Watch it to find out what supporters of PR are up to in Westminster:
youtu.be/TeYygv45SOg?...
Big Autumn for Electoral Reform
YouTube video by Make Votes Matter
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September 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📺 In case you missed it...
Last week, we held a briefing about our work in Parliament, with our friend Joe Sousek from @labour4pr.bsky.social and @fairvoteuk.bsky.social, and our CEO Emma Harrison.
Watch it to find out what supporters of PR are up to in Westminster:
youtu.be/TeYygv45SOg?...
Last week, we held a briefing about our work in Parliament, with our friend Joe Sousek from @labour4pr.bsky.social and @fairvoteuk.bsky.social, and our CEO Emma Harrison.
Watch it to find out what supporters of PR are up to in Westminster:
youtu.be/TeYygv45SOg?...
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Whatever their differences, there's something that unites them - they all believe we must fix our broken democracy.
As #LabourConference2025 begins, here's a reminder: polling consistently shows that most Labour members and voters support PR. It's time for Starmer to listen.
As #LabourConference2025 begins, here's a reminder: polling consistently shows that most Labour members and voters support PR. It's time for Starmer to listen.
September 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Whatever their differences, there's something that unites them - they all believe we must fix our broken democracy.
As #LabourConference2025 begins, here's a reminder: polling consistently shows that most Labour members and voters support PR. It's time for Starmer to listen.
As #LabourConference2025 begins, here's a reminder: polling consistently shows that most Labour members and voters support PR. It's time for Starmer to listen.
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"The idea of a government elected on a minority of the vote is untenable." 💯
Thank you @andyburnham.bsky.social for being such a strong and consistent voice for Proportional Representation.
We need a new kind of politics: where no voter or community is left behind.
Thank you @andyburnham.bsky.social for being such a strong and consistent voice for Proportional Representation.
We need a new kind of politics: where no voter or community is left behind.
Exclusive: Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain
Inside his Manchester kingdom, Labour’s prince across the water outlines his radical blueprint
www.newstatesman.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"The idea of a government elected on a minority of the vote is untenable." 💯
Thank you @andyburnham.bsky.social for being such a strong and consistent voice for Proportional Representation.
We need a new kind of politics: where no voter or community is left behind.
Thank you @andyburnham.bsky.social for being such a strong and consistent voice for Proportional Representation.
We need a new kind of politics: where no voter or community is left behind.
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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
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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
Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.
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 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.
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
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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
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
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:
Most important publication of the week...
📜 We're pleased to publish a Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
⚖️ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward
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⚖️ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward
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National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference
APPG for Fair Elections
www.fairelections.uk
September 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Most important publication of the week...
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“A National Commission on Electoral Reform is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward”
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission - Politics.co.uk
A group of cross-party MPs have set out a “ready to go” blueprint for an independent review of the UK’s first past the post (FPTP) electoral system. The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for fair e...
www.politics.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
“A National Commission on Electoral Reform is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward”
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
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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
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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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All set up in #Brampton.
Lots of interest and some signups already 🙂.
#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation #EqualVotesNow
Lots of interest and some signups already 🙂.
#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation #EqualVotesNow
August 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
All set up in #Brampton.
Lots of interest and some signups already 🙂.
#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation #EqualVotesNow
Lots of interest and some signups already 🙂.
#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation #EqualVotesNow
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"International research shows countries that consistently elect more women don’t simply have “better” women candidates—they have better systems.
Tools like Proportional Representation directly address the barriers that prevent women from holding office."
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Tools like Proportional Representation directly address the barriers that prevent women from holding office."
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Real Change for Women in Politics Requires Fixing Broken Systems
Ranked-choice voting and proportional representation create opportunities for women and people of color and build a better democracy.
msmagazine.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"International research shows countries that consistently elect more women don’t simply have “better” women candidates—they have better systems.
Tools like Proportional Representation directly address the barriers that prevent women from holding office."
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Tools like Proportional Representation directly address the barriers that prevent women from holding office."
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🚨 Next week, MPs return from recess and will be debating the Devolution Bill.
The Bill would scrap First Past the Post for Mayoral elections: a step towards fixing our local democracy.
Email your MP today and ask them to speak out against FPTP👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
The Bill would scrap First Past the Post for Mayoral elections: a step towards fixing our local democracy.
Email your MP today and ask them to speak out against FPTP👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
Email your MP about scrapping First Past The Post (FPTP) for Mayoral elections
On the 2nd of September, MPs will debate abolishing First Past the Post for Mayoral and PPC elections. Since the system was introduced, it has resulted in Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of t...
actionnetwork.org
August 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🚨 Next week, MPs return from recess and will be debating the Devolution Bill.
The Bill would scrap First Past the Post for Mayoral elections: a step towards fixing our local democracy.
Email your MP today and ask them to speak out against FPTP👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
The Bill would scrap First Past the Post for Mayoral elections: a step towards fixing our local democracy.
Email your MP today and ask them to speak out against FPTP👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
Yes! We urgently need to start teaching children about how voting and politics work. How can we expect young people to vote responsibly if they don't know what they're doing?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK elections chief says children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16
Vijay Rangarajan says Electoral Commission’s material for schools will be impartial and calls on teachers to follow suit
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Yes! We urgently need to start teaching children about how voting and politics work. How can we expect young people to vote responsibly if they don't know what they're doing?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...