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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Nov 21

Should Britain's next big conversation be about modelling a whole new political system based on the Federal Republic of Germany? #UK #Germany #ProportionalRepresentation
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Should Britain’s next big conversation be implementing a whole new political system modelled on the Federal Republic of Germany?

Earlier in December former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled a package of reforms such as replacing the House of Lords with a new elected Second Chamber. To the disappointment of many ele…

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misterapb.bsky.social @misterapb.bsky.social · 2d

The way the UK public is represented is truly a horror show.

@makevotesmatter.bsky.social now!!

A night-time photo under Westminster Bridge showing a bright pink projection containing an image of a woman with a red cross over her mouth. The caption reads 'Only 4 in 10 got what they voted for'. Big Ben and Westminster is in the background.

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MVMNWSurrey AKA: MVM North West Surrey (FKA: MVMWoking)! @mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social · 4d

🧟‍♀️STOP THE POLITICAL HORROR SHOW!!!☠️

!!Equal Votes Now!!

Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween

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(*No AI involved)

2 carved Halloween pumpkins on a night-time doorstep in front of a smaller pumpkin covered in question marks below a sign reading 'Take a leaflet ', pointing to a pile of Make Votes Matter leaflets. The two pumpkins have the following message skillfully carved into them: EQUAL VOTES NOW! The light from the pumpkins reflects off the paved floor. We need Proportional Representation now!!

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · 12d

He only came round early to midway through the last parliament. Rory Stewart at a similar point.

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

WATCH @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @rory-stewart.bsky.social discuss the absurdity of our voting system.

FPTP silences smaller parties while giving full power to the biggest one -even if it only wins 1/3 of the vote.

Last time it was Labour, next it could be Reform. Whoever wins, the voter loses

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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · 15d

All set to engage with the people of Warrington on the need to change the electoral system to one where every vote counts equally. #PRnow #Warrington

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · 15d

Had a good couple of hours in Warrington Town Centre earlier today helping to get across the important message that our voting system needs to change. #PRnow

MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · 15d

All set to engage with the people of Warrington on the need to change the electoral system to one where every vote counts equally. #PRnow #Warrington

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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · 22d

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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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · 22d

Whilst in Chester I was privileged to watch the Diwali celebrations which came past the stall. #Diwali2025 #Chester

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · 22d

During a very good couple of hours or so in Chester spreading the word on Fair Votes, I had several productive conversations on the need to change the voting system. #PRnow #Chester

MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · 22d

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 27d

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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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Sep 28

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Under a different voting system, your vote will matter. #PRnow

Petition: Use Proportional Representation at the next General Election

Change the voting system to Proportional Representation instead of First Past the Post. We think this would eradicate disillusionment and encourage voter participation as people could start to believe...

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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · Sep 13

We are all getting set along with MVM Sefton and West Lancs and MVM Manchester to engage with the public at the Wigan Diggers Festival on Fair Votes. #PRnow #ProportionalRepresentation

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Sep 7

Take a look! 📌 pin.it/1WsKLcrJm

#Scotland #Roadtrips

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Sep 7

Take a look! 📌 pin.it/5P7VO5Zqg

#Scotland #Roadtrips

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Make Votes Matter North Cumbria @mvmnorthcumbria.bsky.social · Aug 30

All set up in #Brampton.

Lots of interest and some signups already 🙂.

#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation #EqualVotesNow

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Aug 22

I just wrote to my MP, asking them to attend the debate on 2nd September and speak out in favour of scrapping First Past the Post for Mayoral elections.

Use this tool by ‪@makevotesmatter.bsky.social‬ and ‪@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social‬ to do the same. actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...

Email your MP about scrapping First Past The Post (FPTP) for Mayoral elections

On the 2nd of September, MPs will debate abolishing First Past the Post for Mayoral and PPC elections. Since the system was introduced, it has resulted in Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of t...

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Aug 21

What America really needs is Proportional Representation to end this nonsense! #PRnow www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Texas lawmakers approve new electoral map favouring Republicans

Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.

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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · Aug 10

We are today in Chester making the case for a fairer voting system where every vote counts equally. #Chester #PRnow #ProportionalRepresentation

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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · Aug 10

We have today been present in Chester, engaging with the public and making the case for a fairer and more proportional voting system. #Chester #PRnow #ProportionalRepresentation

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Roger "Woj" Cracknell @wojathome.bsky.social · Jul 27

It won't.
Under PR he'd need to get 50+% of the votes to get into power (on his own).
Under FPTP he'd only need ~33%, just like Labour did last year!!!
And should another party agree to go into coalition with him, his policies would be diluted accordingly.

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Jul 20

🚨 No More First Past the Post Elections.

5 parties polling strongly, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented.

We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:

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📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!

The 2025 Local Election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken. With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning elec...

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Andy J Watson @andywatto.bsky.social · Jul 14

Let's get Equal Votes debated. #PRnow
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Sign the Petition

Organise a Televised Debate on Reforming the UK's Electoral System

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Jul 11

📢 “The APPG is calling for a ‘National Commission’ to "get to grips with our broken voting system" and propose an alternative. The parliamentary group has 157 members in Parliament”

📰 Great coverage of Government plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayors and police & crime commissioners

First Past the Post to Be Scrapped for English Mayoral Elections in Bid to Reverse Conservative ‘Gerrymandering'

The move reverses changes made by the last Conservative Government, which was accused of seeking to "stitch up" elections in its own favour

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Jul 10

“By committing to changing this, the Government has wisely taken a step in the right direction - but First Past the Post is just as flawed when it comes to general elections."

💬 @alexsobel.co.uk on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayor and police & crime commissioner elections

Government promises community control as ‘new dawn’ Bill introduced

The legislation includes measures to boost the power of mayors and deliver a ‘radical reset of local government’.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Jul 10

We’ve been speaking out against Mayors being elected by FPTP since the change was first proposed by the last government.

Tens of thousands of people have signed our petition. We've made noise in the media. Our local activists have lobbied their MPs - and it made a difference.

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