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Recounting UK House of Commons divisions in proportion to the GE24 popular vote. See FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7

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Proportional Commons @propvoting.bsky.social · Aug 15
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016.

Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of FPTP distortion.
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016. Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of First Past the Post (FPTP) distortion. On average, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match popular votes with FPTP. Recounts are calculated in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. See @propvoting.bsky.social for analysis of each vote. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40

The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters.
The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters.

No majority = 5,122,888

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40 The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters. The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39

The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 voters.

No majority = 5,125,086

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39 The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38

The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 voters.

No majority = 4,855,263

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38 The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 37

The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters.
The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,796,711 voters.

No majority = 4,764,917

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 37 The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters. The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,796,711 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 33

The 254 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,079,238 voters.
The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,823,358 voters.

No majority = 4,744,120

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 33 The 254 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,079,238 voters. The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,823,358 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 32

The 266 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,272,721 voters.
The 76 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,440,692 voters.

Aye majority = 832,029

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 32 The 266 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,272,721 voters. The 76 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,440,692 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 3

The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,055,516 voters.
The 126 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,548,215 voters.

No majority = 5,492,699

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 3 The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,055,516 voters. The 126 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,548,215 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Government amdt(a) to LA 2

The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,975,027 voters.
The 121 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,892,331 voters.

No majority = 917,304

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Government amdt(a) to LA 2 The 253 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,975,027 voters. The 121 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,892,331 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 1

The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters.
The 134 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,177,577 voters.

No majority = 5,145,783

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 1 The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters. The 134 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,177,577 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-12: Opposition Day: Energy: original words stand part

The 96 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,512,869 voters.
The 332 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,009,343 voters.

No majority = 4,496,474

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-12: Opposition Day: Energy: original words stand part The 96 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,512,869 voters. The 332 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,009,343 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-12: Opposition day: Taxes

The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,707,000 voters.
The 313 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,279,865 voters.

No majority = 3,572,865

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-12: Opposition day: Taxes The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,707,000 voters. The 313 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,279,865 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
The Commons is now in recess until 11th November.

Of the 344 divisions held so far this session, 169 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~49% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway.

@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-05: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: disagree with LA 43

The 267 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,406,365 voters.
The 80 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,615,519 voters.

Aye majority = 790,846

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-05: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: disagree with LA 43 The 267 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,406,365 voters. The 80 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,615,519 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: Gov amendment (a) in lieu of LA62

The 312 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,861,233 voters.
The 150 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,823,849 voters.

Aye majority = 1,037,384

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: Gov amendment (a) in lieu of LA62 The 312 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,861,233 voters. The 150 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,823,849 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: relating to Lords Reason 72B

The 309 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,713,353 voters.
The 150 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,823,849 voters.

Aye majority = 889,504

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: relating to Lords Reason 72B The 309 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,713,353 voters. The 150 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,823,849 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: to disagree with LA 48B

The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,837,156 voters.
The 150 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,832,731 voters.

Aye majority = 1,004,425

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: to disagree with LA 48B The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,837,156 voters. The 150 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,832,731 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: relating to Lords Reason 120B

The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,737,170 voters.
The 153 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,776,360 voters.

No majority = 39,190

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: relating to Lords Reason 120B The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,737,170 voters. The 153 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,776,360 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: to disagree with LA 1B

The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,746,339 voters.
The 155 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,619,188 voters.

No majority = 872,849

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-05: Employment Rights Bill: to disagree with LA 1B The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,746,339 voters. The 155 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,619,188 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-04: Opposition day: Welfare spending

The 92 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,289,085 voters.
The 399 MPs voting 'No' represented 13,069,124 voters.

No majority = 7,780,039

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-04: Opposition day: Welfare spending The 92 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,289,085 voters. The 399 MPs voting 'No' represented 13,069,124 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-04: Opposition day: Supporting high streets

The 105 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,955,126 voters.
The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,055,542 voters.

No majority = 3,100,416

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-04: Opposition day: Supporting high streets The 105 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,955,126 voters. The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,055,542 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill: Third reading

The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,696,098 voters.
The 101 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,853,947 voters.

Aye majority = 842,151

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill: Third reading The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,696,098 voters. The 101 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,853,947 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
October 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
@maxwilkinson.bsky.social @mariecgoldman.bsky.social @benmaguiremp.bsky.social @luketaylorld.bsky.social @willforster.bsky.social

Here is the proportional recount of the vote tonight on your NC12:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 20

The 182 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,465,895 voters.
The 308 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,883 voters.

Aye majority = 6,986,012

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 20 The 182 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,465,895 voters. The 308 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,883 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
October 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 19

The 171 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,313,885 voters.
The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,500,202 voters.

Aye majority = 2,813,683

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 19 The 171 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,313,885 voters. The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,500,202 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
October 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 12

The 82 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,695,598 voters.
The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,647,118 voters.

Aye majority = 1,048,480

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-10-29: Sentencing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 12 The 82 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,695,598 voters. The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,647,118 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
October 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM