Avon Forester
@avonforester.bsky.social
Bristol, UK. European citizen.
Member of European Movement UK #RejoinEU #FBPE. #PR
Atheist, republican (lower case r)
Also I do a bit of running.
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Avon Forester
@avonforester.bsky.social
· Feb 14
First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
July 20, 2026 at 10:39 AM
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na...
actionstorm.org
July 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na...
Wow… if he does nothing else then this is his legacy. Brilliant!
Andy Burnham's explicit call for proportional representation puts him in line with Labour members and a majority of affiliated unions. buff.ly/L2rOHv3
What has Andy Burnham said about the voting system?
Westminster has, once again, been engulfed in high theatre. The Prime Minister stood aside on Monday announcing a two-week departure timetable. Hours later, Andy Burnham hopped on the tr
buff.ly
July 8, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Wow… if he does nothing else then this is his legacy. Brilliant!
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Andy Burnham's explicit call for proportional representation puts him in line with Labour members and a majority of affiliated unions. buff.ly/L2rOHv3
What has Andy Burnham said about the voting system?
Westminster has, once again, been engulfed in high theatre. The Prime Minister stood aside on Monday announcing a two-week departure timetable. Hours later, Andy Burnham hopped on the tr
buff.ly
July 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Andy Burnham's explicit call for proportional representation puts him in line with Labour members and a majority of affiliated unions. buff.ly/L2rOHv3
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In 2024, 73.7% of votes cast made no difference to the result, either going to candidates who weren't elected or candidates who already had enough votes to win.
Why First Past the Post leaves most of us without voice in parliament
We live in a country where each constituency has a single MP. Yet for most people this means the MP who “represents” them in parliament doesn’t share their politics, didn’t win a
buff.ly
June 24, 2026 at 8:38 PM
In 2024, 73.7% of votes cast made no difference to the result, either going to candidates who weren't elected or candidates who already had enough votes to win.
I’ll be there. Should be fun.
Europe, here we come, again!
The National Rejoin March is happening on Saturday 20 June | Yvonne Wancke
The National Rejoin March is happening on Saturday 20 June | Yvonne Wancke
Europe, here we come, again!
The National Rejoin March is happening on Saturday 20 June
northeastbylines.co.uk
June 19, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I’ll be there. Should be fun.
Britain’s voting system is broken. 70 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it.
But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.
Last month’s elections have shown just how broken our voting system is. 70 MPs have just supported an amendment demanding a total review of this system, and a change to proportional representation.
B...
actionnetwork.org
May 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Britain’s voting system is broken. 70 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it.
But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament: "In a world that too often feels on fire, a closer, stronger relationship based on pragmatism is in everyone's interest."
February 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament: "In a world that too often feels on fire, a closer, stronger relationship based on pragmatism is in everyone's interest."
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Dear @lucympowell.bsky.social,
Why did you invent a fake tactical voting company to stop the Green Party beating Reform?
I'm starting to think your letters haven't always been in good faith...
Why did you invent a fake tactical voting company to stop the Green Party beating Reform?
I'm starting to think your letters haven't always been in good faith...
February 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Dear @lucympowell.bsky.social,
Why did you invent a fake tactical voting company to stop the Green Party beating Reform?
I'm starting to think your letters haven't always been in good faith...
Why did you invent a fake tactical voting company to stop the Green Party beating Reform?
I'm starting to think your letters haven't always been in good faith...
I've just signed "Back the National Commission Amendment" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc... @OpenBritainHQ
actionstorm.org
February 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I've just signed "Back the National Commission Amendment" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc... @OpenBritainHQ
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Today, the government is bringing forward their landmark Representation of the People Bill. It's got plenty of good ideas, but there is a glaring omission. They're calling it the Representation of the People Bill, but it will keep the voting system that fails to represent the people. buff.ly/UfLUKhW
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which…
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today, the government is bringing forward their landmark Representation of the People Bill. It's got plenty of good ideas, but there is a glaring omission. They're calling it the Representation of the People Bill, but it will keep the voting system that fails to represent the people. buff.ly/UfLUKhW
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
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Before, Big Tech algorithms decided what you saw.
Now you can opt out of the 'personalised' feed or make it chronological!
Ads must be transparent, and deceptive design is banned.
All because of our Digital Services Act.
Your digital life, your rules.
Now you can opt out of the 'personalised' feed or make it chronological!
Ads must be transparent, and deceptive design is banned.
All because of our Digital Services Act.
Your digital life, your rules.
February 3, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Before, Big Tech algorithms decided what you saw.
Now you can opt out of the 'personalised' feed or make it chronological!
Ads must be transparent, and deceptive design is banned.
All because of our Digital Services Act.
Your digital life, your rules.
Now you can opt out of the 'personalised' feed or make it chronological!
Ads must be transparent, and deceptive design is banned.
All because of our Digital Services Act.
Your digital life, your rules.
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"Nearly a decade on from the Brexit referendum and almost five from when Brexit was supposedly ‘done’, voters who are genuinely happy with the Brexit we have are few and far between, and no political party is seriously suggesting that it’s a success."
Brexit referendum’s 10th anniversary: time to think again?
With 10 years of the Brexit referendum on the horizon, should a second referendum be in our sights?
centralbylines.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"Nearly a decade on from the Brexit referendum and almost five from when Brexit was supposedly ‘done’, voters who are genuinely happy with the Brexit we have are few and far between, and no political party is seriously suggesting that it’s a success."
Please sign this. Let everyone see the true cost of Brexit.
April 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Please sign this. Let everyone see the true cost of Brexit.
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If you believe we can rejoin the EU soon, the reality is that it isn't going to happen. No major political party in England is calling for us to rejoin. So it falls to us to make the case
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting EU petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting EU petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
Given that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry.
petition.parliament.uk
April 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
If you believe we can rejoin the EU soon, the reality is that it isn't going to happen. No major political party in England is calling for us to rejoin. So it falls to us to make the case
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting EU petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting EU petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Weekend Sport’s headline today.
As much as I want this, I know it can’t be done that quickly.
The headline is there to increase sales but I’m not sure if they expect outrage or rejoicing.
As much as I want this, I know it can’t be done that quickly.
The headline is there to increase sales but I’m not sure if they expect outrage or rejoicing.
March 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Weekend Sport’s headline today.
As much as I want this, I know it can’t be done that quickly.
The headline is there to increase sales but I’m not sure if they expect outrage or rejoicing.
As much as I want this, I know it can’t be done that quickly.
The headline is there to increase sales but I’m not sure if they expect outrage or rejoicing.
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The UK would now want to rejoin the EU by 55% to 33%
Removing those that don’t know - that’s a 62.5% to 37.5% breakdown.
Removing those that don’t know - that’s a 62.5% to 37.5% breakdown.
March 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The UK would now want to rejoin the EU by 55% to 33%
Removing those that don’t know - that’s a 62.5% to 37.5% breakdown.
Removing those that don’t know - that’s a 62.5% to 37.5% breakdown.
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🌍 World Happiness Index 2025 has just been published.
Turns out, the top 10 happiest countries in the world ALL use some form of Proportional Representation.
Perhaps the UK could learn something from them? 🤔
Turns out, the top 10 happiest countries in the world ALL use some form of Proportional Representation.
Perhaps the UK could learn something from them? 🤔
March 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🌍 World Happiness Index 2025 has just been published.
Turns out, the top 10 happiest countries in the world ALL use some form of Proportional Representation.
Perhaps the UK could learn something from them? 🤔
Turns out, the top 10 happiest countries in the world ALL use some form of Proportional Representation.
Perhaps the UK could learn something from them? 🤔
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Dear President Zelenskyy and Denys Shmyhal, you have achieved so much in such difficult times.
We are here to shape our common future.
Starting by supporting on your path to the EU ↓
europa.eu/!WC7MRM
We are here to shape our common future.
Starting by supporting on your path to the EU ↓
europa.eu/!WC7MRM
February 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Dear President Zelenskyy and Denys Shmyhal, you have achieved so much in such difficult times.
We are here to shape our common future.
Starting by supporting on your path to the EU ↓
europa.eu/!WC7MRM
We are here to shape our common future.
Starting by supporting on your path to the EU ↓
europa.eu/!WC7MRM
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A show of good faith to that ‘reset’
Starmer to offer EU youth mobility scheme in post-Brexit reset
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Chair @europeanmovement.co.uk
‘We need to start pulling this country out of the no-growth quagmire of Brexit & start giving people hope for a better, brighter future’
Starmer to offer EU youth mobility scheme in post-Brexit reset
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Chair @europeanmovement.co.uk
‘We need to start pulling this country out of the no-growth quagmire of Brexit & start giving people hope for a better, brighter future’
Starmer ‘to offer EU youth mobility scheme’ in post-Brexit reset
No 10 has so far rejected plan, which has proved to be a key sticking point in negotiations
www.independent.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A show of good faith to that ‘reset’
Starmer to offer EU youth mobility scheme in post-Brexit reset
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Chair @europeanmovement.co.uk
‘We need to start pulling this country out of the no-growth quagmire of Brexit & start giving people hope for a better, brighter future’
Starmer to offer EU youth mobility scheme in post-Brexit reset
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Chair @europeanmovement.co.uk
‘We need to start pulling this country out of the no-growth quagmire of Brexit & start giving people hope for a better, brighter future’
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📹 WATCH: In a recent interview, Kemi Badenoch said it's "a scandal" that Labour won a landslide on just a third of the vote.
So why won't she call for a fairer voting system?
We're writing to the Tory leader, asking her to back PR.
Add your name👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-t...
So why won't she call for a fairer voting system?
We're writing to the Tory leader, asking her to back PR.
Add your name👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-t...
February 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
📹 WATCH: In a recent interview, Kemi Badenoch said it's "a scandal" that Labour won a landslide on just a third of the vote.
So why won't she call for a fairer voting system?
We're writing to the Tory leader, asking her to back PR.
Add your name👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-t...
So why won't she call for a fairer voting system?
We're writing to the Tory leader, asking her to back PR.
Add your name👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-t...