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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 9d

I've written for @uniofbathipr.bsky.social blog about why the @appgfairelections.bsky.social's blueprint for a "National Commission on Electoral Reform" avoids the pitfalls of previous electoral reform efforts (e.g. the Jenkins Commission), and offers a way for British politics to escape from FPTP

Why a “National Commission” is the way forward for electoral reform

Electoral reform is back on the UK’s political agenda as First-Past-the-Post strains under the pressures of multi-party politics. The new APPG for Fair Elections proposes a National Commission to e…

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

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 · 10d

Fascinating reflections from @alexgathomas.bsky.social of @instituteforgovernment.org.uk about lessons from commissions and policy reviews in the past - and how these can apply to a National Commission on Electoral Reform

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 10d

“Let’s ask the public what is important to them. Let’s ask experts on different systems in different countries. That’s why I think a National Commission on Electoral Reform is the way to go. It brings it back to how our democracy works.”

💬 @lizzicollinge.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 10d

“The Government needs to wake up - and it is starting to wake up. We’ve got an opportunity in this next six months to really push for this change... support is growing in the Parliamentary Labour Party.”

💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 10d

“The APPG for Fair Elections is now the biggest in Parliament and we really want to support the Government in building consensus about the way forward.”

💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 17d

🗳️ 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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Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform (LDER) @libdems4er.bsky.social · 20d

1st Fringe meeting at 1pm: "What’s next in the fight for fair votes?" with LDER’s Sarah Lewis as chair, with @lisasmartmp.bsky.social, @ollyglover.bsky.social MP, Lord @markpackuk.bsky.social, and Joe Sousek of Fair Vote/ Labour for a New Democracy. In partnership w @appgfairelections.bsky.social.

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 21d

🗳️ "What the APPG for Fair Elections calls for is a National Commission on Electoral Reform... you'd have a process that would build consent for reform"

🎙️ Great to hear @dmk1793.bsky.social of the Constitution Society discussing this proposal with David Runciman's ppfideas.bsky.social podcast

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 23d

Highlights from the Westminster debate on #DemocracyDay👇

Thank you @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for securing this important debate, and to @richardfoordld.bsky.social @lizzicollinge.bsky.social @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social for making the case for electoral reform.

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 24d

🔗 Visit our APPG website to find out about more about our proposal for a National Commission on Electoral Reform

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National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference

APPG for Fair Elections

www.fairelections.uk

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 24d

🏛️ Yesterday, we were pleased to welcome MPs from across the House to a parliamentary drop-in session

📸 We discussed the Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform, gave out hard copies, and took some photos!

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 24d

💡 “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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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 24d

How should the government take the next step in addressing the distortions of our political system?

MPs in the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fair Elections have set out one approach this week: a National Commission on Electoral Reform. electoral-reform.org.uk/mps-suggest-...

MPs suggest National Commission on Electoral Reform

In our increasingly fragmented and volatile political environment, the case for electoral reform becomes clearer every day. And as the political landscape changes, so too will the route

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 25d

🚀 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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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 25d

Excited to support the launch of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. We need a Commission to review hold we hold elections and what system would work best.

Lizzi Collinge MP stands holding a copy of the Fair Elections APPG Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.

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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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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · Sep 4

Make It Count: How Labour Can Deliver Electoral Reform and Rebuild Trust in Politics

Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @labour4pr.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social

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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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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 “Isn't it also time for a National Commission on Electoral Reform?”

👏 Great to see Labour MPs like Euan Stainbank, @simonforstroud.bsky.social & Olivia Blake calling for the Government to address First Past the Post for general elections

🌹 We need Proportional Representation #Labour4PR

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 1

“If the elections bill lands with no promise of a commission on electoral reform a great many Labour MPs will sign an amendment to include it – that would be a serious rebellion on a fundamental principle. Better by far for Starmer to seize the initiative”

✒️ Polly Toynbee

Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee

MPs are voting to get rid of first past the post in mayoral elections. Doing the same at a national level would be an antidote to Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · Sep 1

“A National Commission on Electoral Reform is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward”

🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social

Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission - Politics.co.uk

A group of cross-party MPs have set out a “ready to go” blueprint for an independent review of the UK’s first past the post (FPTP) electoral system. The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for fair e...

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 1

🙏 Thanks to the many experts & academics who reviewed & fed back on this proposal

🎯 There's unprecedented public & parliamentary support for addressing our voting system. We offer the Government a plan to seize this opportunity: a National Commission on Electoral Reform

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 1

🤝 “It sets out a viable approach to combining broad consultation, meaningful deliberation & expert evidence”

⌛️ The National Commission would present Parliament with carefully evidenced final recommendations within 12 months of launch

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Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission - Politics.co.uk

A group of cross-party MPs have set out a “ready to go” blueprint for an independent review of the UK’s first past the post (FPTP) electoral system. The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for fair e...

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 1

📜 We're pleased to publish a Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform

⚖️ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward

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National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference

APPG for Fair Elections

www.fairelections.uk

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