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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 13d

"Keir Starmer said that the sky didn't fall in when we introduced votes at 16 in Wales and Scotland.

And I say to you, Sir Keir, that when you introduced PR, the sky didn't fall in there either."

Our CEO Emma Harrison speaking at @labour4pr.bsky.social rally at #LabourConference2025 💯🔥

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 13d

"As Reform climb in the opinion polls, it is evident that they, like the Labour Party, could win on 34% of the vote," warns our CEO Emma Harrison at the @labour4pr.bsky.social rally.

Or less - recent polls show them winning on as little as 25% of the vote.

We have no time to waste. We need PR now.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 12d

"I'd love to throw it in the bin."

At #LabourConference2025, Livvy from Young Make Votes Matter asked Labour members about their opinions on the First Past the Post voting system.

Here's what they had to say 👇

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London Assembly @londonassembly.bsky.social · 12d

Are you a young person? Do you feel like your voice isn’t being heard in politics? Register for this cross-party event in collaboration with Make Votes Matter. actionnetwork.org/forms/beyond...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 8d

In 2029, more people will be eligible to vote than ever before. But it could also be the year in which more voices than ever are ignored.

That is, unless we change the voting system so that everyone can be heard.

Read Bertie's blog here: makevotesmatter.org.uk/news/2025/10...

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 7d

"Time’s up for our voting system but who will be brave enough to change it?" - writes Emma Harrison, Chief Executive of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 6d

Under First Past the Post, an extreme, even anti-democratic party can take full power on a fraction of the vote - without the consent of the majority.

In these troubled times, we shouldn't take our rights and freedoms for granted.

That's another reason why we need Proportional Representation.

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Steve Brown @dee-aspora.bsky.social · 6d

This is why we need electoral reform so we don't sleepwalk into authoritarianism

Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 6d

Under First Past the Post, an extreme, even anti-democratic party can take full power on a fraction of the vote - without the consent of the majority.

In these troubled times, we shouldn't take our rights and freedoms for granted.

That's another reason why we need Proportional Representation.

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Richard Hull @richhull.bsky.social · 4d

This has never been more important than now. I’m pretty sure I remember the Labour membership voted that PR should be policy, when will Keir take action?

Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 4d

Proportional Representation is the radical idea that a party that gets 30% of the vote should never have 100% of the power.

In most stable democracies, this is already obvious. Why not here?

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 4d

Proportional Representation is the radical idea that a party that gets 30% of the vote should never have 100% of the power.

In most stable democracies, this is already obvious. Why not here?

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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · 3d

Today we are engaging with the people of Chester, encouraging them to tell their local MPs, one of whom happens to be Minister for Democracy @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social they want a fairer voting system. #PRnow #Chester

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

Speaking to members at our #Lab25 stall, it's clear as ever that electoral reform has the overwhelming support of:

🌹 Labour members
🛠️ Affiliated trade unions
📍 Constituency Labour Parties
🎪 Annual conference
🏦 Parliament's biggest APPG

It's time for fair votes #Labour4PR

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 15d

We agree @andyburnham.bsky.social 💯💯

With record support for PR - in Westminster and among the public - a fairer democracy feels firmly within our reach.

With election results being less representative than ever, it's never been more urgent.

The time for PR is now. #Lab25 #LabourConference2025

"There's nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and
PR's time has come."
Andy Burnham

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 14d

We're at #LabourConference2025 in Liverpool, asking party members about their views on our democracy.

The message is pretty clear: our voting system is long past its sell-by date.

It’s time to take action: it’s time for Proportional Representation 💪 #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.”

🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 20d

📢 Exciting opportunity for experienced campaigners and movement-builders!

Are you passionate about grassroots organising? Do you believe in the need to fix our democracy?

If yes, then you're exactly who we're looking for.

Read more and apply now! makevotesmatter.org.uk/community-or...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 20d

"The idea of a government elected on a minority of the vote is untenable." 💯

Thank you @andyburnham.bsky.social for being such a strong and consistent voice for Proportional Representation.

We need a new kind of politics: where no voter or community is left behind.

Exclusive: Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain

Inside his Manchester kingdom, Labour’s prince across the water outlines his radical blueprint

www.newstatesman.com

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 16d

Whatever their differences, there's something that unites them - they all believe we must fix our broken democracy.

As #LabourConference2025 begins, here's a reminder: polling consistently shows that most Labour members and voters support PR. It's time for Starmer to listen.

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 20d

🌹 “One of the events @andyburnham.bsky.social will attend in Liverpool this year will be a @labour4pr.bsky.social rally on Sunday evening, in favour of proportional representation. "The idea of a government elected on a minority of the vote is untenable," he tells me.”

Exclusive: Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain

Inside his Manchester kingdom, Labour’s prince across the water outlines his radical blueprint

www.newstatesman.com

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

Labour for a New Democracy’s trade union officer @osbornecaro talks about her work with the Labour movement - and reads a statement of support from @naomipohl.bsky.social of @wearethemu.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

“I really do think that Proportional Representation is finally coming of age in this Parliament.”

💬 @alistrathern.bsky.social gives a shout out to the @labour4pr.bsky.social campaign

🌹 #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

“The rise of the far right is largely the result of our broken political system… I’ve come to the conclusion that PR is absolutely essential. The whole political system needs turning on its head. People need to be given back power.”

💬 @nicklowles.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk

🌹 #Labour4PR

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

“I’ve lost count of the time I’ve heard: nothing ever changes, my vote doesn’t make any difference.”

💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

“All of us have talked to people on the doorstep and heard 'What’s the point? My vote doesn’t count'. We need to re-galvanise our democracy and electoral reform is an important part of that.”

💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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