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Not-for-profit movement campaigning to make democracy work for everyone. www.open-britain.co.uk Our Substack: https://uglypolitix.substack.com

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 14h

Reform UK is a far-right party.

There wouldn’t be any debate just a few years ago.

But the fact there is now shows something very worrying about the direction our politics is heading.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 2m

They lost 30% of their seats, failed to win the most votes and won’t form the next government, despite being predicted to win the election.

They lost.

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 2d

Farage is lying about the ECHR. He says it’s letting immigrants in, but the numbers don’t match.

He’s not trying to fix immigration, he’s trying to scrap the law that stops the government from legally stripping your fundamental rights.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 14h

Reform UK is a far-right party.

There wouldn’t be any debate just a few years ago.

But the fact there is now shows something very worrying about the direction our politics is heading.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 1d

Even a big far-right vote couldn’t give the far-right total control, because the Dutch democracy promotes cooperation.

Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.

Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 2d

Before Farage’s plan to rip the UK out of the ECHR even reached Parliament, 99% of MPs had already heard from their constituents – thanks to thousands of Open Britain supporters.

That pressure mattered. Yesterday, Farage found out he’s on the wrong side of this issue #ECHR #HumanRights #UKPolitics

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 3d

Our basic rights to protest, privacy, and a fair trial are on the line.

Tell your MP, keep the UK in the ECHR! 📢👇

Tell Your MP: Don't Rip Up Our Rights

Keep the UK in the ECHR

actionstorm.org

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 5d

Nigel Farage's politics is about stoking fear and division, all for his own personal gain.

Read the post on Substack: https://uglypolitix.substack.com/p/what-a-black-sheep-joke-tells-us

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 5d

What was once extremist is now mainstream.

The political spectrum is being pulled right by Farage, Wilders and Trump – and reinforced by leaders who echo their rhetoric instead of rejecting it.

When politicians legitimise hate, democracy weakens.

#FarRight #Democracy #UKPolitics

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The Listening Politician @barmanpolitics.bsky.social · 11d

Some great arguments from @openbritain.bsky.social in support of the ECHR.

Support for leaving the ECHR is limited to a narrow political minority. Across the country, most people want Britain to uphold fundamental rights, not undermine them.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 24d

➡️ It’s all a bit DOGE-y… 💷

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #UKPolitics #ReformUK #Farage #DOGE

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 29

Hugely encouraging enthusiasm, expertise & optimism from our panel this afternoon

Many thanks @thefabians.bsky.social & @labour4pr.bsky.social & to our chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social

When MPs return to Parliament, we'll be stepping up the campaign for a National Commission on Electoral Reform

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · Sep 28

“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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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 26

🗣️ “I have no idea!” 🤷

➡️ Reform UK Deputy Leader, Richard Tice, was ridiculed on Question Time for failing to condemn Trump’s lies. 📺

🇺🇸 Farage and his cronies care more about not upsetting the American dictator, than they do the health of the British people. ❌

🇬🇧 Patriots, eh? 👎

#OpenBritain

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 25

🗣️ “He doesn’t believe in science!” 🧬

🇺🇸 American Cynthia explains how Trump is establishing autocratic rule in her home country. 🚨

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #StopTrump #StopTrumpUK #Trump #Protest

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 24

📺 In the middle of announcing an alarming plan to scrap ILR immigration status, Reform UK were rejected by their own set. 🪧

🗣️ “Well, things go wrong, hey?” as the slogan for their immigration policy anyone? 🤷

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #UKPolitics #ReformUK #Farage

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 23

🗳️ What’s next in the fight for fair votes?

👏 We were delighted to co-host this fringe event with @libdems4er.bsky.social, discussing how our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform can help deliver PR

🙏 A huge thanks to our panel and audience

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 18

🇺🇸 Yesterday, we sent a clear message: Donald Trump’s second state visit is NOT in the name of the British people. ❌

🍊 Trump and his authoritarian and fascist politics will NEVER be welcome in British democracy. 🇬🇧

@ukstoptrump.bsky.social

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #StopTrump #StopTrumpUK

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 17

A reminder of our successful ‘Keep Trump out of Parliament’ petition from March. We’re pleased to have helped ensure authoritarianism was not welcomed to the home of our democracy this week. But he shouldn’t be in Britain at all.

FROM 2PM TODAY. STOP TRUMP! 🇬🇧❌🍊

@ukstoptrump.bsky.social

Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today, we join Stop Trump in sending a message to our government, on behalf of Britain. Autocrats, criminals, and leaders who only accept democracy when they win are NOT welcome here. As the President receives a royal parade - let’s show him what real Britain thinks of him.🇬🇧❌🍊

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Sep 15

FOR WEDNESDAY:

Here is the route of the march against Trump & the far right

GATHER: 2pm Portland Place (BBC)
MARCH: at 3pm
RALLY: 5pm at Parliament Square!!

Route map for Trump not welcome demonstration

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 16

✅ Open Britain and Fair Vote UK are leading the call for an NCER through the APPG for Fair Elections! 🗳️

APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 16

💡 “This is a clear proposal for the Government to set up a National Commission that could independently ask the big questions about our democracy”

📢 MPs made the case for fair votes & a National Commission on Electoral Reform in the #InternationalDemocracyDay debate

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚀 We've just kicked off our drop-in session focused on National Commission on Electoral Reform

📍 MPs can find us in Room W3, Westminster Hall, until 16:00

📜 Pick up a hard copy of our ready to go plan to review the voting system: www.fairelections.uk/national-com...

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 14

THIS WEDNESDAY…STOP TRUMP! 🇬🇧❌🍊

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Sep 14

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 12

📺 In case you missed it…

Reform UK are absolutely MENTAL. 😳

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #ReformUK #NigelFarage

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 8

"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay."

📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk

Electoral reform is urgent – or an extreme party could win a majority in Parliament

The APPG for Fair Elections first called on the government to establish a ‘National Commission on Electoral Reform’ last November, in the wake of t...

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 4

💥 The Government is scrapping First Past the Post for mayoral elections

📢 This week, MPs from across Parliament called for First Past the Post to be scrapped for general elections too

🚀 The Government should launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform to find a way forward

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