MakeVotesMatter Reading
@mvmreading.bsky.social
Active local group working for a fairer electoral system.
Raising the flag (well, banner actually) outside Reading station. We had competition from Christmas shopping, but managed to give out some leaflets before retreating to The Pantry for a catch-up and chinwag.
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Raising the flag (well, banner actually) outside Reading station. We had competition from Christmas shopping, but managed to give out some leaflets before retreating to The Pantry for a catch-up and chinwag.
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The risky choice is sticking with First Past the Post at Westminster
Labour must accept that the two-party age is over and embrace PR | Letters
Letters: Backing proportional representation would be in Labour’s interests, writes John Culley, while Austen Lynch says the greater risk is continuing with the current system
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The risky choice is sticking with First Past the Post at Westminster
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“If you had electoral reform... people could feel confident that, wherever they are, they could vote in a way that makes sense.”
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“If you had electoral reform... people could feel confident that, wherever they are, they could vote in a way that makes sense.”
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it.
🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...
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💥 For a new report, @demos-uk.bsky.social interviewed 700+ teenagers.
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
💥 For a new report, @demos-uk.bsky.social interviewed 700+ teenagers.
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
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💥 In just 5 days, more than 12,000 people have signed our petition to the Democracy Minister.
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & 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 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
💥 In just 5 days, more than 12,000 people have signed our petition to the Democracy Minister.
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
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"Proportional Representation [is] no longer the subject of an abstract discussion on the margins, but an urgent and compelling proposition supported across our party."
Great piece in @renewaljournal.bsky.social by Labour MP @annadixonmp.bsky.social.
Read in full: renewal.org.uk/blog/eletc/
Great piece in @renewaljournal.bsky.social by Labour MP @annadixonmp.bsky.social.
Read in full: renewal.org.uk/blog/eletc/
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
"Proportional Representation [is] no longer the subject of an abstract discussion on the margins, but an urgent and compelling proposition supported across our party."
Great piece in @renewaljournal.bsky.social by Labour MP @annadixonmp.bsky.social.
Read in full: renewal.org.uk/blog/eletc/
Great piece in @renewaljournal.bsky.social by Labour MP @annadixonmp.bsky.social.
Read in full: renewal.org.uk/blog/eletc/
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60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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 3:09 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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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 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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...
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A massive Reform majority despite 73% of voters not voting for them. Is there, anyone, anyone left who thinks our electoral system is fit for purpose? Please none of the usual responses, like Reform won’t be so popular at the next GE or that we can rely on tactical voting. We need fair votes!
My Seat Projection [usual 'it's just one poll' caveat]:
RFM: 324 (+319)
LDM: 88 (+16)
LAB: 74 (-337)
SNP: 46 (+37)
GRN: 42 (+38)
CON: 38 (-83)
PLC: 7 (+3)
Others: 12 (+7)
RFM: 324 (+319)
LDM: 88 (+16)
LAB: 74 (-337)
SNP: 46 (+37)
GRN: 42 (+38)
CON: 38 (-83)
PLC: 7 (+3)
Others: 12 (+7)
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A massive Reform majority despite 73% of voters not voting for them. Is there, anyone, anyone left who thinks our electoral system is fit for purpose? Please none of the usual responses, like Reform won’t be so popular at the next GE or that we can rely on tactical voting. We need fair votes!
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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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"We have a five- or six-party-system trapped in the body of a two-party electoral system."
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"We have a five- or six-party-system trapped in the body of a two-party electoral system."
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
@timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇
Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.
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60% of voters now support electoral reform, according this year’s British Attitudes Survey, the highest level of support since records began. Just 36% of people believe we should keep the current system.
#ProportionalRepresentation
#getPRdone
www.fairelections.uk/record-publi...
#ProportionalRepresentation
#getPRdone
www.fairelections.uk/record-publi...
October 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
60% of voters now support electoral reform, according this year’s British Attitudes Survey, the highest level of support since records began. Just 36% of people believe we should keep the current system.
#ProportionalRepresentation
#getPRdone
www.fairelections.uk/record-publi...
#ProportionalRepresentation
#getPRdone
www.fairelections.uk/record-publi...
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For the first time ever, a majority of supporters of all parties support changing the voting system. This includes Conservative supporters.
Join our call on the 27 of October to hear Nigel Evans talk about why FPTP no longer delivers for the British public: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join our call on the 27 of October to hear Nigel Evans talk about why FPTP no longer delivers for the British public: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
For the first time ever, a majority of supporters of all parties support changing the voting system. This includes Conservative supporters.
Join our call on the 27 of October to hear Nigel Evans talk about why FPTP no longer delivers for the British public: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join our call on the 27 of October to hear Nigel Evans talk about why FPTP no longer delivers for the British public: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The Electoral Reform Society warns First Past the Post could hand Reform UK power on just 27% of the vote
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/firs...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/firs...
First Past the Post could catapult Reform UK into government, Electoral Reform Society warns
Reform could come close to winning a majority on as little as 27% of the national vote share
leftfootforward.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The Electoral Reform Society warns First Past the Post could hand Reform UK power on just 27% of the vote
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/firs...
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/firs...
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Please support your local group of @mvmreading.bsky.social - most people do not know that FPTP puts as as outliers in Europe, and what PR is!
September 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Please support your local group of @mvmreading.bsky.social - most people do not know that FPTP puts as as outliers in Europe, and what PR is!
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#OnThisDay
5 years ago, on the 17 th September 2020, Get PR Done released this meme.
#getPRDone
#Labour4PR
#ProportionalRepresentation
5 years ago, on the 17 th September 2020, Get PR Done released this meme.
#getPRDone
#Labour4PR
#ProportionalRepresentation
September 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
#OnThisDay
5 years ago, on the 17 th September 2020, Get PR Done released this meme.
#getPRDone
#Labour4PR
#ProportionalRepresentation
5 years ago, on the 17 th September 2020, Get PR Done released this meme.
#getPRDone
#Labour4PR
#ProportionalRepresentation
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Over the past 10 years, the UK has had:
- 6 Prime Ministers
- 8 Chancellors of the Exchequer
- 9 Foreign Secretaries
- 10 Home Secretaries
Tell us again how First Past the Post leads to stable and effective governments.
- 6 Prime Ministers
- 8 Chancellors of the Exchequer
- 9 Foreign Secretaries
- 10 Home Secretaries
Tell us again how First Past the Post leads to stable and effective governments.
September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Over the past 10 years, the UK has had:
- 6 Prime Ministers
- 8 Chancellors of the Exchequer
- 9 Foreign Secretaries
- 10 Home Secretaries
Tell us again how First Past the Post leads to stable and effective governments.
- 6 Prime Ministers
- 8 Chancellors of the Exchequer
- 9 Foreign Secretaries
- 10 Home Secretaries
Tell us again how First Past the Post leads to stable and effective governments.
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British politics isn't so chaotic despite our voting system - but, at least in part, *because of it*.
International evidence shows that proportional systems can help promote stability and long-term decision-making.
Read our report to learn more 👇
International evidence shows that proportional systems can help promote stability and long-term decision-making.
Read our report to learn more 👇
Strong and Stable: the most politically stable democracies use PR - Make Votes Matter
"Whichever way you cut it, it is impossible to see how there is a causal link between fairer election results and higher levels of political instability.” Make Votes Matter’s report, a comprehensive a...
makevotesmatter.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
British politics isn't so chaotic despite our voting system - but, at least in part, *because of it*.
International evidence shows that proportional systems can help promote stability and long-term decision-making.
Read our report to learn more 👇
International evidence shows that proportional systems can help promote stability and long-term decision-making.
Read our report to learn more 👇
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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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📜 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
🧵 1/3
⚖️ 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
🧵 1/3
National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference
APPG for Fair Elections
www.fairelections.uk
September 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
📜 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
🧵 1/3
⚖️ 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
🧵 1/3
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💥 @zackpolanski.bsky.social has just been announced as the new leader of @greenparty.org.uk.
Zack is an outspoken supporter of Proportional Representation and long-standing friend of our campaign.
We’re looking forward to continuing to work together!
Zack is an outspoken supporter of Proportional Representation and long-standing friend of our campaign.
We’re looking forward to continuing to work together!
September 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
💥 @zackpolanski.bsky.social has just been announced as the new leader of @greenparty.org.uk.
Zack is an outspoken supporter of Proportional Representation and long-standing friend of our campaign.
We’re looking forward to continuing to work together!
Zack is an outspoken supporter of Proportional Representation and long-standing friend of our campaign.
We’re looking forward to continuing to work together!
All-day stall at Reading Pride yesterday: lots of interest, 92 sign-ups, and we were opposite the wonderful Thames Valley Gay Chorus so lots of great music too. @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 6:34 AM
All-day stall at Reading Pride yesterday: lots of interest, 92 sign-ups, and we were opposite the wonderful Thames Valley Gay Chorus so lots of great music too. @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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Without Proportional Representation millions of us are without a voice. In fact the way the polling is going - MOST of us are without a voice. Why should we pay taxes if we have no say in how they are spent? Is it time to say “No taxation without representation?”
August 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Without Proportional Representation millions of us are without a voice. In fact the way the polling is going - MOST of us are without a voice. Why should we pay taxes if we have no say in how they are spent? Is it time to say “No taxation without representation?”
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Absolutely. The 2024 general election saw a turnout of only 59.8%, and Labour won a measly 33.7% of the vote share, making it the most disproportional election in U.K. history. Democratic? Not in any fair society.
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Absolutely. The 2024 general election saw a turnout of only 59.8%, and Labour won a measly 33.7% of the vote share, making it the most disproportional election in U.K. history. Democratic? Not in any fair society.
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"First Past the Post has encouraged a focus on ‘Mondeo man’ – the idea that there’s a small number of constituencies needed to be won. That’s a reductive mentality. Politics has to be about everyone, everywhere."
Well put, @andyburnham.bsky.social.💯
No constituency or voter should be left behind.
Well put, @andyburnham.bsky.social.💯
No constituency or voter should be left behind.
Andy Burnham: These Dangerous, Alienating Times Call for Radical Change of Our Politics
From imposter syndrome and proportional representation, to fixing the fundamentals and the 'incestuous' Westminster media-political class – Labour’s Greater Manchester Mayor believes the right can be ...
bylinetimes.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"First Past the Post has encouraged a focus on ‘Mondeo man’ – the idea that there’s a small number of constituencies needed to be won. That’s a reductive mentality. Politics has to be about everyone, everywhere."
Well put, @andyburnham.bsky.social.💯
No constituency or voter should be left behind.
Well put, @andyburnham.bsky.social.💯
No constituency or voter should be left behind.