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Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post.

Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me?

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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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September 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I've just signed "Prime Minister, What’s Your Plan for Fair Votes?" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/pr... @OpenBritainHQ
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September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The Government must honour its manifesto commitment to hold a public consultation on the future of the House of Lords. We're asking peers to support a Bill that would kickstart that process. Please sign the letter.

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House of Lords reform
The Government must honour its manifesto commitment to hold a public consultation on the future of the House of Lords. We're asking peers to support a Bill that would kickstart that process. Please si...
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September 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
The Police are investigating Reform UK over allegations that it broke foreign funding laws. It's clearly time to kick big money out of our politics. Please sign the letter.

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Reform UK under Police investigation
The Police are investigating Reform UK over allegations that it broke foreign funding laws. It's clearly time to kick big money out of our politics. Please sign the letter.
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September 11, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Now, "the Royals" are SPECIAL for some people, but this is a peculiar situation. First he's a Royal living in the UK, then he gives up all his Royal duties and moves to the US to live for a couple of years, then he moves back to the UK. What if he changes his mind again?

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Private Stay, Private Pay: No Taxpayer-Funded Security for Prince Harry
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August 25, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Here we go again with the orange megalomaniac!

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Greenland vs Trump
A Trump-linked oil company just sent heavy equipment to drill in Greenland. Join to help locals stop it!
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August 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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.
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July 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post.

Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree.

Now is the time to fix our democracy.

Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our demo...
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July 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
How can ordinary voters have their voices heard when so much money is flooding into our politics? We're asking all the party leaders to back a donations cap. Please sign the letter.

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Kick big money out of politics
How can ordinary voters have their voices heard when so much money is flooding into our politics? We're asking all the party leaders to back a donations cap. Please sign the letter.
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June 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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The governments plan to offer rapid routes to settlement for those earning six-figure salaries whilst punishing and making lower-paid workers wait appears to be based on the notion that care workers are “low-skilled” because they are low-paid - its an absolute disgrace.

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THE GOVERNMENT’S SHOCKING & SHAMEFUL IMMIGRATION PLAN AND WHY WE MUST OPPOSE IT
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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May 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet.

So why split the vote and let the far-right in to destroy it all?

Sign the @compassoffice.bsky.social open letter urging progressive leaders to cooperate at the next election: actionnetwork.org/forms/unite-...
Unite the Progressive Majority to Build a Better Britain!
Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet. So why split the vote & let the far-right in to destroy it all? That's why I've signed this open letter urging progressive l...
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May 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The votes are still being counted, but one thing is clear: First Past the Post is broken. 🗳️MPs elected while 2/3 of voters opposed them. Majority governments on a quarter of the vote. This isn't democracy. Sign the letter calling for electoral reform 👇
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A broken system
The votes are still being counted, but one thing is clear: First Past the Post is broken. 🗳️MPs elected while 2/3 of voters opposed them. Majority governments on a quarter of the vote. This isn't demo...
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May 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
The threat of UK democracy being torn apart by something similar to Project 2025 in Trump’s America is very real. Please sign our letter.

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Democracy on the Brink
The threat of UK democracy being torn apart by something similar to Project 2025 in Trump’s America is very real. Please sign our letter.
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April 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Please read the very cogent arguments written by this lady with Primary Progressive MS. Your support would be gratefully received too. Thank you.

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Nina’s Law - Enable Carers to Continue Care Visits for Disabled Patients in Hospitals
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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April 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Mega-donors can pour millions of pounds into our political parties and drown out the influence of ordinary voters. We need a donation cap now. Please sign our letter.

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Get big money out of politics
Mega-donors can pour millions of pounds into our political parties and drown out the influence of ordinary voters. We need a donation cap now. Please sign our letter.
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February 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Scandal after scandal is eroding trust in our democracy. We need reforms to clean up Westminster. Please sign our letter.

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Out of the darkness
Scandal after scandal is eroding trust in our democracy. We need reforms to clean up Westminster. Please sign our letter.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.

Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.

Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
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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 1:10 PM
This May’s elections are expected to bring chaos because our voting system is broken.

I’ve written to my MP to push for fairer elections before it’s too late. It takes 2 minutes to do the same here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
@compassoffice.bsky.social
Tell your MP: our democracy shouldn’t be a gamble!
Our democracy shouldn’t be a gamble. First Past the Post fails 70% of voters. We urgently need to scrap it. I’ve asked my MP to attend a crucial briefing on how to do just that. Join me 👉
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January 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The plan to take jewellery from refugees is a new low for the Labour government. Reverse this inhumane policy. Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/refugees-jew...
Petition: Taking refugees’ jewellery: stop the cruelty
I’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me
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November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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the @hopenothate.org.uk group has been doing sterling work exposing some unsavoury views among Reform candidates ahead of the local elections, here's the latest

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Reform UK's Northumberland Ne'er-do-wells
Another County chock-full of Reform UK's vetting failures...“I feel that my promise to professionalise the party is now on track,” pronounced Reform UK leader Nigel Farage back in September, adding: “...
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April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
UK companies are destroying forests and trashing the climate through their global supply chains - and UK law lets them get away with it. We need a new #BizHumanRights law before #COP30 to make them accountable👇

Sign @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition if you agree: foe.uk/lruxt
Make UK companies accountable for destroying forests and people’s lives
Powerful UK companies are trashing the environment and wrecking the lives of people overseas through their global supply chains. And UK law lets them get away with it.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We need a strong, independent Electoral Commission to keep our elections fair. The new Government needs to restore it's independence in the forthcoming Elections Bill. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/170478/...
Restore the independence of the Electoral Commission
We need a strong, independent Electoral Commission to keep our elections fair. The new Government needs to restore its independence in the forthcoming Elections Bill.
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April 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The idea is just ludicrous to me. However, I guess that it's also my opinion of Donald Trump!

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Stop Donald Trump from Addressing the UK Parliament
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April 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM