We have for a long time pointed out that it’s wrong for any party to gain a majority on under 50% of the votes, as facilitated by the FPTP voting system.
In our modern multi-party system a party can govern with a majority on just 28.5%, or less.
It’s way
past-time to #getPRdone
In our modern multi-party system a party can govern with a majority on just 28.5%, or less.
It’s way
past-time to #getPRdone
General Election Nowcast - 08/11/26:
LAB: 333 (-78) | 28.5% (Maj. of 16)
CON: 126 (+5) | 21.5%
LDM: 64 (-8) | 9.1%
RFM: 45 (+40) | 21.4%
SNP: 41 (+32) | 2.6%
PLC: 8 (+4) | 1.0%
GRN: 7 (+3) | 9.0%
RES: 1 (+1) | 4.0%
Oth: 6 (+1) | 2.6%
electionmaps.uk/nowcast
LAB: 333 (-78) | 28.5% (Maj. of 16)
CON: 126 (+5) | 21.5%
LDM: 64 (-8) | 9.1%
RFM: 45 (+40) | 21.4%
SNP: 41 (+32) | 2.6%
PLC: 8 (+4) | 1.0%
GRN: 7 (+3) | 9.0%
RES: 1 (+1) | 4.0%
Oth: 6 (+1) | 2.6%
electionmaps.uk/nowcast
November 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
We have for a long time pointed out that it’s wrong for any party to gain a majority on under 50% of the votes, as facilitated by the FPTP voting system.
In our modern multi-party system a party can govern with a majority on just 28.5%, or less.
It’s way
past-time to #getPRdone
In our modern multi-party system a party can govern with a majority on just 28.5%, or less.
It’s way
past-time to #getPRdone
October 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
October 19, 2026 at 10:03 AM
If they get another majority they’ll either do nothing (as they always have up to this point) or we’ll have this 3 party solution for 5+ party politics.
#hungparliament
#getprdone
#hungparliament
#getprdone
I worry that Labour are making a trap for themselves on electoral reform
1) SV *is not* a form of PR. So would do nothing to account for our fragmenting politics
2) Opting for SV would just rehash the referendum on AV, which reformers overwhelmingly lost
www.politico.eu/article/andy...
1) SV *is not* a form of PR. So would do nothing to account for our fragmenting politics
2) Opting for SV would just rehash the referendum on AV, which reformers overwhelmingly lost
www.politico.eu/article/andy...
October 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM
If they get another majority they’ll either do nothing (as they always have up to this point) or we’ll have this 3 party solution for 5+ party politics.
#hungparliament
#getprdone
#hungparliament
#getprdone
They won’t do it unless the Commons maths compels them. That means voting for the PR parties in Labour’s micro-marginals (eg Chelsea) but voting tactically in seats they won more comfortably in 2024 (eg Carlisle).
#hungparliament
#getprdone
#hungparliament
#getprdone
September 30, 2026 at 1:14 PM
They won’t do it unless the Commons maths compels them. That means voting for the PR parties in Labour’s micro-marginals (eg Chelsea) but voting tactically in seats they won more comfortably in 2024 (eg Carlisle).
#hungparliament
#getprdone
#hungparliament
#getprdone
Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto’
“We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard.”
👏👏👏
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
“We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard.”
👏👏👏
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics live
PM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older people
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto’
“We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard.”
👏👏👏
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
“We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard.”
👏👏👏
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
📢 Good, if true. People have to feel their vote counts and that they are making a positive choice. FPTP too often forces people into tactical voting against parties they don't want, which breeds a dangerous alienation from politics and democracy... #GetPRdone www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
📢 Good, if true. People have to feel their vote counts and that they are making a positive choice. FPTP too often forces people into tactical voting against parties they don't want, which breeds a dangerous alienation from politics and democracy... #GetPRdone www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
September 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
😢 Anyone else bracing themselves for massive disappointment at the Labour party conference this week on a number of fronts? We would love to be proved wrong... #WealthTaxNow #GetPRdone #RejoinEU
September 27, 2026 at 10:42 AM
😢 Anyone else bracing themselves for massive disappointment at the Labour party conference this week on a number of fronts? We would love to be proved wrong... #WealthTaxNow #GetPRdone #RejoinEU
September 24, 2026 at 8:56 AM
September 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
It’s good to see Ed Davey urging Andy Burnham to honour his words and change the electoral system, along with other suggestions to fix Britains broken politics:
👏👏👏👏
#getPRdone
👏👏👏👏
#getPRdone
I've written to the Prime Minister ahead of his first statement later today, with a clear message:
Our politics is broken and we can’t fix our country until we fix our politics.
Our politics is broken and we can’t fix our country until we fix our politics.
September 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
It’s good to see Ed Davey urging Andy Burnham to honour his words and change the electoral system, along with other suggestions to fix Britains broken politics:
👏👏👏👏
#getPRdone
👏👏👏👏
#getPRdone
August 31, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Andy Burnham has talked the talk on PR and is now being urged to walk the walk.
‘Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days’
Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days’
Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Andy Burnham has talked the talk on PR and is now being urged to walk the walk.
‘Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days’
Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days’
Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
#getPRdone
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
August 25, 2026 at 9:31 PM
#ToriesGone212
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
Overwhelming support in first full PR debate — Labour For A New Democracy
Labour MPs lined up in Parliament yesterday to urge the government to set up a National Commission for Electoral Reform.
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
February 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
#ToriesGone212
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
#ToriesGone211
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
Overwhelming support in first full PR debate — Labour For A New Democracy
Labour MPs lined up in Parliament yesterday to urge the government to set up a National Commission for Electoral Reform.
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
February 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#ToriesGone211
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
#Labour #Change
#Labour4PR, #GetPRDone!
#ElectoralReform
#ProportionalRepresentation
#Elected2ndChamber
#MakeVotesMatter
Overwhelming support in first full PR Debate
Labour MPs push for National Commission for Electoral Reform
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/labour-...
🤔 Is this a coincidence, or does proportional representation create the inclusive political stability needed for high societal well-being?
Chart credits: GetPRDone
Chart credits: GetPRDone
Global Social Progress Index
The AlTi Global Social Progress Index is distinct in its comprehensive approach and rigorous assessment of the wellbeing of a society. By focusing only on the non-economic aspects of social…
www.socialprogress.org
October 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🤔 Is this a coincidence, or does proportional representation create the inclusive political stability needed for high societal well-being?
Chart credits: GetPRDone
Chart credits: GetPRDone
I live in Gorton. A split left vote and our first past the post electoral system could deliver a Reform MP who won’t care less about the community. At the moment I’m voting Green. But my vote won’t really count until we #GetPRDone.
February 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I live in Gorton. A split left vote and our first past the post electoral system could deliver a Reform MP who won’t care less about the community. At the moment I’m voting Green. But my vote won’t really count until we #GetPRDone.
I’ve got a poll about #MakeVotesMatter (#GetPRDone) going over at the other place. If you are still active there, it could do with a bit of a boost.
Thanks 🙏 to those that can.
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Thanks 🙏 to those that can.
x.com/andrew_f_smi...
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December 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
I’ve got a poll about #MakeVotesMatter (#GetPRDone) going over at the other place. If you are still active there, it could do with a bit of a boost.
Thanks 🙏 to those that can.
x.com/andrew_f_smi...
Thanks 🙏 to those that can.
x.com/andrew_f_smi...
The biggest group of us want fair votes It’s about tine we told politicians so.
#MakeVotesMatter
#GetPRDone
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
#MakeVotesMatter
#GetPRDone
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Some people support a change in the British voting system to proportional representation, where the number of MPs a party wins more closely reflects the share of the vote they receive. Other people su...
Some people support a change in the British voting system to proportional representation, where the number of MPs a party wins more closely reflects the share of the vote they receive. Other people su...
yougov.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 1:53 PM
The biggest group of us want fair votes It’s about tine we told politicians so.
#MakeVotesMatter
#GetPRDone
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
#MakeVotesMatter
#GetPRDone
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
I don’t want another general election. YET.
I do want us all to have votes that count when it’s time to elect the next government: No party should get a whopping majority on 35% of the vote.
Time to #MakeVotesMatter. #GetPRDone.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I do want us all to have votes that count when it’s time to elect the next government: No party should get a whopping majority on 35% of the vote.
Time to #MakeVotesMatter. #GetPRDone.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keir Starmer: I'm not surprised some want general election re-run
The prime minister responds to an online petition calling for a new election, months after the last poll.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 5:21 PM
I don’t want another general election. YET.
I do want us all to have votes that count when it’s time to elect the next government: No party should get a whopping majority on 35% of the vote.
Time to #MakeVotesMatter. #GetPRDone.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I do want us all to have votes that count when it’s time to elect the next government: No party should get a whopping majority on 35% of the vote.
Time to #MakeVotesMatter. #GetPRDone.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Triff thread. Do read. We already use STV in the UK for Scottish local elections. It’s the system that keeps representives accountable and gives voters the most powerful votes.
single transferable vote is the system Britain should choose when we #GetPRDone.
It’s #STV4Me when we #MakeVotesMatter.
single transferable vote is the system Britain should choose when we #GetPRDone.
It’s #STV4Me when we #MakeVotesMatter.
As we have an election here in Ireland in 16 days, I thought it might be useful to do little explainer thread for my non-Irish followers on our weird and wonderful voting system, the Single Transferrable Vote (STV) version of Proportional Representation (PR). 1/10
November 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Triff thread. Do read. We already use STV in the UK for Scottish local elections. It’s the system that keeps representives accountable and gives voters the most powerful votes.
single transferable vote is the system Britain should choose when we #GetPRDone.
It’s #STV4Me when we #MakeVotesMatter.
single transferable vote is the system Britain should choose when we #GetPRDone.
It’s #STV4Me when we #MakeVotesMatter.
Get No. 1 done and all the rest will follow.
And let’s make sure a fairer voting system gives power to people- not parties: when we #GetPRDone we should choose single transferable vote.
#MakeVotesMatter.
And let’s make sure a fairer voting system gives power to people- not parties: when we #GetPRDone we should choose single transferable vote.
#MakeVotesMatter.
November 16, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Get No. 1 done and all the rest will follow.
And let’s make sure a fairer voting system gives power to people- not parties: when we #GetPRDone we should choose single transferable vote.
#MakeVotesMatter.
And let’s make sure a fairer voting system gives power to people- not parties: when we #GetPRDone we should choose single transferable vote.
#MakeVotesMatter.