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@mvmreading.bsky.social
Active local group working for a fairer electoral system.
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“Confidence in the system of governing Britain remains at a historic low,” the National Centre for Social Research reported in June.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
Did 2025 mark the end of British parliamentary democracy as we know it? | Andy Beckett
The conventions and rituals that define the way we do politics rapidly eroded this year – setting the UK on a course into the unknown, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
“Confidence in the system of governing Britain remains at a historic low,” the National Centre for Social Research reported in June.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
It's not the end of Britain's democracy but we shouldn't be complacent.
The answer is clear: a fair voting system where Parliament actually reflects how we vote.
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❗️66% of Labour Party members want to change the voting system to Proportional Representation - @survation.bsky.social has found.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
Electoral reform: Strong support for proportional representation among Labour members - LabourList
Two thirds of Labour members would back change to UK voting system towards Proportional Representation, exclusive LabourList polling reveals.
labourlist.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM
❗️66% of Labour Party members want to change the voting system to Proportional Representation - @survation.bsky.social has found.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
This is despite Labour being FPTP's biggest winner at the general election.
It's more clear than ever that the current system is a mess. It's time for change.
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First street stall of 2026: done ✅
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
First street stall of 2026: done ✅
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
Shout out to our activists in Bedford who braved the cold to speak to local people about fixing our democracy.
There was loads of interest! It's clear that the public is fed up with politics as usual and ready for real change. @mvm-bedford-mk.bsky.social
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⭐️ On Day 8 of 12 Days of Democracy, The Molotovs singer Issey Carts reveals another reason to demand a more democratic voting system.
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
⭐️ On Day 8 of 12 Days of Democracy, The Molotovs singer Issey Carts reveals another reason to demand a more democratic voting system.
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
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"Some seats around the country haven't changed hands in over 100 years."
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
December 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"Some seats around the country haven't changed hands in over 100 years."
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
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🎁 Today is Day 1 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🎁 Today is Day 1 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
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Today, the All-Party Parliamentary Group @appgfairelections.bsky.social held its Annual General Meeting.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
December 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Today, the All-Party Parliamentary Group @appgfairelections.bsky.social held its Annual General Meeting.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament!
With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.
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Today in Parliament @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social shared his experience of visiting high schools in his constituency.
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today in Parliament @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social shared his experience of visiting high schools in his constituency.
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system.
The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count
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🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
December 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
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