Make Votes Matter Oxford
@mvm-oxford.bsky.social
Campaign to promote public support in Oxfordshire for Proportional Representation.
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Evaluating different electoral systems for the House of Commons
Evaluating different electoral systems for the House of Commons
I spoke at the launch this week of What could future electoral systems ;look like?, an excellent report from Make Votes Matter.
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June 15, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Evaluating different electoral systems for the House of Commons
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Excited and nervous about our SLEEPWALKING POLITICIANS stunt on the Southbank im London tomorrow between 11-13.
Time to #WakeUpWestminster
Time to #WakeUpWestminster
June 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Excited and nervous about our SLEEPWALKING POLITICIANS stunt on the Southbank im London tomorrow between 11-13.
Time to #WakeUpWestminster
Time to #WakeUpWestminster
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💥💥💥 BREAKING NEWS 💥💥💥
More than 100 MPs have already signed @alexsobel.co.uk's amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.
Check if your MP is one of them - and if they haven't signed yet, email them today! bills.parliament.uk/bills/4080/s...
More than 100 MPs have already signed @alexsobel.co.uk's amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.
Check if your MP is one of them - and if they haven't signed yet, email them today! bills.parliament.uk/bills/4080/s...
June 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
💥💥💥 BREAKING NEWS 💥💥💥
More than 100 MPs have already signed @alexsobel.co.uk's amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.
Check if your MP is one of them - and if they haven't signed yet, email them today! bills.parliament.uk/bills/4080/s...
More than 100 MPs have already signed @alexsobel.co.uk's amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.
Check if your MP is one of them - and if they haven't signed yet, email them today! bills.parliament.uk/bills/4080/s...
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💥 93 MPs have now signed this amendment, calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🌹 That includes over 70 Labour MPs
⚠️ The Government must get a grip on our broken First Past the Post voting system
Fill list of signatories so far 👇
🌹 That includes over 70 Labour MPs
⚠️ The Government must get a grip on our broken First Past the Post voting system
Fill list of signatories so far 👇
Amendment NC31 to Representation of the People Bill to Representation of the People Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Alex Sobel's amendment (NC31) to Representation of the People Bill, proposed during Report stage
bills.parliament.uk
May 29, 2026 at 10:09 AM
💥 93 MPs have now signed this amendment, calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🌹 That includes over 70 Labour MPs
⚠️ The Government must get a grip on our broken First Past the Post voting system
Fill list of signatories so far 👇
🌹 That includes over 70 Labour MPs
⚠️ The Government must get a grip on our broken First Past the Post voting system
Fill list of signatories so far 👇
💥 70 MPs have backed the amendment to fix our broken voting system.
This is huge - but we need many more to have a real impact and get a step closer to winning Proportional Representation.
Check if your MP has signed, and if not, email them using our tool 👇
This is huge - but we need many more to have a real impact and get a step closer to winning Proportional Representation.
Check if your MP has signed, and if not, email them using our tool 👇
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 8:01 PM
🌹 “More than 60 Labour MPs are urging the Government to set up a new National Commission on Electoral Reform, describing the First Past the Post voting system as broken”
⚠️ Time for the Government to get a grip
⚠️ Time for the Government to get a grip
May 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Levellers’ Day Oxfordshire – Saturday 9th May
Members of MVM Oxford took part in Levellers’ Day celebrations at Burford Parish Church. This is an annual event commemorating the execution, on 17th May 1649, of three members of Cromwell’s army who had revolted against his dictatorship.
Members of MVM Oxford took part in Levellers’ Day celebrations at Burford Parish Church. This is an annual event commemorating the execution, on 17th May 1649, of three members of Cromwell’s army who had revolted against his dictatorship.
May 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Levellers’ Day Oxfordshire – Saturday 9th May
Members of MVM Oxford took part in Levellers’ Day celebrations at Burford Parish Church. This is an annual event commemorating the execution, on 17th May 1649, of three members of Cromwell’s army who had revolted against his dictatorship.
Members of MVM Oxford took part in Levellers’ Day celebrations at Burford Parish Church. This is an annual event commemorating the execution, on 17th May 1649, of three members of Cromwell’s army who had revolted against his dictatorship.
They took refuge in the Church and demanded the right for all citizens' voices to be heard through a fair and equal vote. Speeches and debates during the day highlighted the Levellers’ legacy, and how relevant their ideas are for us in the 21st century.
May 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
They took refuge in the Church and demanded the right for all citizens' voices to be heard through a fair and equal vote. Speeches and debates during the day highlighted the Levellers’ legacy, and how relevant their ideas are for us in the 21st century.
On the MVM stall we had the opportunity to discuss our current voting system with visitors, stressing the need for reform to deliver fair and equal votes today.
May 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
On the MVM stall we had the opportunity to discuss our current voting system with visitors, stressing the need for reform to deliver fair and equal votes today.
‘Pints for PR’ in Oxford – Monday 4th May
Oxford MVM’ers got together with students of the University at the King’s Arms in Broad Street on Monday 4th May, for an evening of lively discussion about politics in general - and why PR is important for young people in particular.
Oxford MVM’ers got together with students of the University at the King’s Arms in Broad Street on Monday 4th May, for an evening of lively discussion about politics in general - and why PR is important for young people in particular.
May 13, 2026 at 9:43 AM
‘Pints for PR’ in Oxford – Monday 4th May
Oxford MVM’ers got together with students of the University at the King’s Arms in Broad Street on Monday 4th May, for an evening of lively discussion about politics in general - and why PR is important for young people in particular.
Oxford MVM’ers got together with students of the University at the King’s Arms in Broad Street on Monday 4th May, for an evening of lively discussion about politics in general - and why PR is important for young people in particular.
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Yes.
Is it finally time for proportional representation?
Is it finally time for proportional representation?
With England now a five-party system, first past the post feels less and less democratic
www.newstatesman.com
May 7, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Yes.
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🎥 NEW INTERVIEW 🎥
"We can't combat climate breakdown without a more effective democracy."
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social spoke to Young MVM volunteer Hugo Harvey about how our dysfunctional voting system leads to a toxic political culture and undermines climate action.
Watch here 👇
"We can't combat climate breakdown without a more effective democracy."
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social spoke to Young MVM volunteer Hugo Harvey about how our dysfunctional voting system leads to a toxic political culture and undermines climate action.
Watch here 👇
April 29, 2026 at 4:31 PM
🎥 NEW INTERVIEW 🎥
"We can't combat climate breakdown without a more effective democracy."
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social spoke to Young MVM volunteer Hugo Harvey about how our dysfunctional voting system leads to a toxic political culture and undermines climate action.
Watch here 👇
"We can't combat climate breakdown without a more effective democracy."
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social spoke to Young MVM volunteer Hugo Harvey about how our dysfunctional voting system leads to a toxic political culture and undermines climate action.
Watch here 👇
URGENT:
WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL is the deadline for writing to Housing Communities & Local Government Committee (HCLGC) inquiry on ‘Modernising UK Elections’
The Committee wants to hear from the public on our experience of UK elections.
See: makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-submiss...
WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL is the deadline for writing to Housing Communities & Local Government Committee (HCLGC) inquiry on ‘Modernising UK Elections’
The Committee wants to hear from the public on our experience of UK elections.
See: makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-submiss...
Guide to Submitting Individual Evidence to the Modernising Elections Inquiry - Make Votes Matter
makevotesmatter.org.uk
April 17, 2026 at 11:19 AM
URGENT:
WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL is the deadline for writing to Housing Communities & Local Government Committee (HCLGC) inquiry on ‘Modernising UK Elections’
The Committee wants to hear from the public on our experience of UK elections.
See: makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-submiss...
WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL is the deadline for writing to Housing Communities & Local Government Committee (HCLGC) inquiry on ‘Modernising UK Elections’
The Committee wants to hear from the public on our experience of UK elections.
See: makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-submiss...
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🚨BREAKING: The new Representation of the People Bill is here.
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
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 lea...
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:19 PM
🚨BREAKING: The new Representation of the People Bill is here.
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
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"Far from being a distraction from promoting growth and improving our living standards, electoral reform is a prerequisite for it.
It’s time to send a clear message to the government: our dysfunctional electoral system is holding our country back."
Our Chair of the Board Susanna Dammann responds 👇
It’s time to send a clear message to the government: our dysfunctional electoral system is holding our country back."
Our Chair of the Board Susanna Dammann responds 👇
Business leaders speak out for electoral reform - Make Votes Matter
By Make Votes Matter Chair of the Board Susanna Dammann.
makevotesmatter.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
"Far from being a distraction from promoting growth and improving our living standards, electoral reform is a prerequisite for it.
It’s time to send a clear message to the government: our dysfunctional electoral system is holding our country back."
Our Chair of the Board Susanna Dammann responds 👇
It’s time to send a clear message to the government: our dysfunctional electoral system is holding our country back."
Our Chair of the Board Susanna Dammann responds 👇
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“We consider that the electoral system no longer serves the interests of UK business in generating growth."
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
Letter: The economic case for coalition government
From Peter Norris and others
www.ft.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
“We consider that the electoral system no longer serves the interests of UK business in generating growth."
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform.
It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇
Our stall on Saturday at the Green Christmas Fair in Oxford town hall - thanks to all volunteers and cake makers. Les, Sheila, Ros, Helen, Stuart, Gill, Cherry, Alma and Sue. Lots of interest and good conversations.
December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Our stall on Saturday at the Green Christmas Fair in Oxford town hall - thanks to all volunteers and cake makers. Les, Sheila, Ros, Helen, Stuart, Gill, Cherry, Alma and Sue. Lots of interest and good conversations.
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 28, 2025 at 4:55 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...