Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform (LDER)
@libdems4er.bsky.social
Campaigning for fair & equal votes in the UK. An affiliated organisation of the Liberal Democrats - the party leading the fight for PR for decades, but now with 72 MPs! We also work proactively cross-party & with like-minded others to deliver change.
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🚨OUT NOW🚨 if politics is broken, can PR fix it?
Lib Dem MP Lisa Smart,
@electoralreform.bsky.social's Dr Jess Garland & Professor @robfordmancs.bsky.social join
@alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss whether fragmentation is here to stay — and if so, what that means
🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/2906a0
Lib Dem MP Lisa Smart,
@electoralreform.bsky.social's Dr Jess Garland & Professor @robfordmancs.bsky.social join
@alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss whether fragmentation is here to stay — and if so, what that means
🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/2906a0
The Rundown by PoliticsHome: Our politics is broken, can PR fix it?
What does the continued fracturing of the UK’s political landscape means for our democracy going forward? After a preliminary vote on proportional representation surprised almost everyone in West...
pod.fo
Great to see the momentum behind changing the voting system - and we are proud to see Lib Dem MP Lisa Smart working hard with other allies and cross-party to achieve fair votes!
Only with fair votes can we resolve the UK's long-term issues instead of the next government undoing it all.
Only with fair votes can we resolve the UK's long-term issues instead of the next government undoing it all.
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And it's Day 12 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎄⭐️🧑🏼🎄
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
December 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
And it's Day 12 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎄⭐️🧑🏼🎄
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
Here's yet another reason to support PR - and a Christmas message from our CEO Emma Harrison.
However you're spending the coming days, we wish a very happy festive season to all our activists and supporters ✨
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Under First Past the Post, tactical voting has become a major feature of our general elections in the UK – a symptom of a system that forces voters to game the rules instead of expressing their opinions and values.
Forced to make a tactical vote? We shouldn’t have to vote for the least bad option
Every election, millions of us head to the polling station in a conflicted state of mind – should I vote for the party I most believe in, or should tactical considerations come into pl
buff.ly
December 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Under First Past the Post, tactical voting has become a major feature of our general elections in the UK – a symptom of a system that forces voters to game the rules instead of expressing their opinions and values.
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✉️ 100+ activists wrote personal Christmas cards to the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, asking her to support a fairer voting system.
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
December 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
✉️ 100+ activists wrote personal Christmas cards to the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, asking her to support a fairer voting system.
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
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It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
LDER’s Denis Mollison writes a timely article about how the proliferation of parties threatens AMS’ ability to deliver a fully proportional result in next May’s 2026 Holyrood elections.
www.libdemvoice.org/the-addition...
www.libdemvoice.org/the-addition...
The Additional Member System and its overhang problem
The Additional Member System (AMS), otherwise known as Mixed Member Proportional (MMP), is one of the leading contenders as a Proportional Representation system for UK General Elections. However, as t...
www.libdemvoice.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
LDER’s Denis Mollison writes a timely article about how the proliferation of parties threatens AMS’ ability to deliver a fully proportional result in next May’s 2026 Holyrood elections.
www.libdemvoice.org/the-addition...
www.libdemvoice.org/the-addition...
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Our voting system is broken.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our voting system is broken.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
It's time for a change that truly reflects what voters want.
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💥 Excellent article in @economist.com about the absurdity of election results under FPTP - and its consequences:
"When the country has lots of medium-size parties, the correlation between the number of votes in, and number of seats out, owes more to Las Vegas than to Edmund Burke." 💯💯
"When the country has lots of medium-size parties, the correlation between the number of votes in, and number of seats out, owes more to Las Vegas than to Edmund Burke." 💯💯
Britain’s slot-machine politics
Voting is becoming a high-stakes, wildly unpredictable gamble
www.economist.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
💥 Excellent article in @economist.com about the absurdity of election results under FPTP - and its consequences:
"When the country has lots of medium-size parties, the correlation between the number of votes in, and number of seats out, owes more to Las Vegas than to Edmund Burke." 💯💯
"When the country has lots of medium-size parties, the correlation between the number of votes in, and number of seats out, owes more to Las Vegas than to Edmund Burke." 💯💯
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Wrapped 2025 has dropped 👀👀
How has Britain's democracy performed this year? Let's check...
How has Britain's democracy performed this year? Let's check...
December 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Wrapped 2025 has dropped 👀👀
How has Britain's democracy performed this year? Let's check...
How has Britain's democracy performed this year? Let's check...
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On budget day, let's not forget how much there is to fix in this country - building better education, housing, climate action and other things require long-term planning that only collaborative budgets with multi-party involvement can secure. 🧵
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
Budget 2025: Raft of tax hikes expected today - as more policies confirmed
Budget 2025: Raft of tax hikes expected today - as more policies confirmed
A raft of tax rises is expected in the budget this lunchtime - with the chancellor acknowledging that voters are "angry at the unfairness in our economy".
news.sky.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
On budget day, let's not forget how much there is to fix in this country - building better education, housing, climate action and other things require long-term planning that only collaborative budgets with multi-party involvement can secure. 🧵
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
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Rachel Reeves promises "stability for our public finances - the single most important factor in getting our cost of living down."
Under FPTP, we've had:
☑️ 6 Prime Ministers and
☑️ 8 different Chancellors since 2015.
There's no economic stability without fixing our democracy.
Under FPTP, we've had:
☑️ 6 Prime Ministers and
☑️ 8 different Chancellors since 2015.
There's no economic stability without fixing our democracy.
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Rachel Reeves promises "stability for our public finances - the single most important factor in getting our cost of living down."
Under FPTP, we've had:
☑️ 6 Prime Ministers and
☑️ 8 different Chancellors since 2015.
There's no economic stability without fixing our democracy.
Under FPTP, we've had:
☑️ 6 Prime Ministers and
☑️ 8 different Chancellors since 2015.
There's no economic stability without fixing our democracy.
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Democracy
How did we get there?
What is it for?
Is there another way?
Join us tomorrow.
How did we get there?
What is it for?
Is there another way?
Join us tomorrow.
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Democracy
How did we get there?
What is it for?
Is there another way?
Join us tomorrow.
How did we get there?
What is it for?
Is there another way?
Join us tomorrow.
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There is a better way.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
There is a better way.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
On budget day, let's not forget how much there is to fix in this country - building better education, housing, climate action and other things require long-term planning that only collaborative budgets with multi-party involvement can secure. 🧵
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
Budget 2025: Raft of tax hikes expected today - as more policies confirmed
Budget 2025: Raft of tax hikes expected today - as more policies confirmed
A raft of tax rises is expected in the budget this lunchtime - with the chancellor acknowledging that voters are "angry at the unfairness in our economy".
news.sky.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
On budget day, let's not forget how much there is to fix in this country - building better education, housing, climate action and other things require long-term planning that only collaborative budgets with multi-party involvement can secure. 🧵
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
#ChangeTheVotingSystem to Proportional Representation
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"Is it not time that we had a proper consideration in this House of changes to the voting system, so that the next election is not a disaster for democracy?"
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"Is it not time that we had a proper consideration in this House of changes to the voting system, so that the next election is not a disaster for democracy?"
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
We are working with our allies including @makevotesmatter.bsky.social to fight for a politics that works for everyone. No more wasted votes. No more tactical voting.
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
November 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We are working with our allies including @makevotesmatter.bsky.social to fight for a politics that works for everyone. No more wasted votes. No more tactical voting.
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
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💥 For a new report, @demos-uk.bsky.social interviewed 700+ teenagers.
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
💥 For a new report, @demos-uk.bsky.social interviewed 700+ teenagers.
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works.
"Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree.
Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...
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We’ve seen it time and again. When one party holds most of the seats on less than half the votes, the supposed “majority” is fragile from the start. buff.ly/qZOD3rT
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
We’ve seen it time and again. When one party holds most of the seats on less than half the votes, the supposed “majority” is fragile from the start. buff.ly/qZOD3rT
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The Dutch election proved what we've been saying for ages: that PR voting systems tame extremist parties and expose them.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Dutch election proved what we've been saying for ages: that PR voting systems tame extremist parties and expose them.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
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🔀 With politics fragmenting, leading academics are warning First Past the Post risks plunging the UK into chaos at the next general election
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform - BBC News
The Liberal Democrat leader backs replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🔀 With politics fragmenting, leading academics are warning First Past the Post risks plunging the UK into chaos at the next general election
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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💥 In just 5 days, more than 12,000 people have signed our petition to the Democracy Minister.
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
💥 In just 5 days, more than 12,000 people have signed our petition to the Democracy Minister.
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
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Pleased to announce that I've been elected as President of Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform.
Excited to continue the work that @sarahjolney1 has already done in her role. It's time for progress on issues such as votes at 16, voter ID & wider electoral reform.
Excited to continue the work that @sarahjolney1 has already done in her role. It's time for progress on issues such as votes at 16, voter ID & wider electoral reform.
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Pleased to announce that I've been elected as President of Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform.
Excited to continue the work that @sarahjolney1 has already done in her role. It's time for progress on issues such as votes at 16, voter ID & wider electoral reform.
Excited to continue the work that @sarahjolney1 has already done in her role. It's time for progress on issues such as votes at 16, voter ID & wider electoral reform.
We will keep supporting @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in the fight for fair votes, including working with our allies and cross-party - First Past The Post has got to go!
Keir Starmer needs to wake up and fix our broken voting system before the next election, or he risks letting Nigel Farage into Number 10.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We will keep supporting @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in the fight for fair votes, including working with our allies and cross-party - First Past The Post has got to go!
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"First Past the Post doesn't represent the British people and doesn't give voice to their concerns." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Inside and outside of Parliament, there's a growing cross-party consensus: our voting system is not working.
It's time to scrap it. 🚮
Inside and outside of Parliament, there's a growing cross-party consensus: our voting system is not working.
It's time to scrap it. 🚮
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform
The Liberal Democrat leader backs replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"First Past the Post doesn't represent the British people and doesn't give voice to their concerns." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Inside and outside of Parliament, there's a growing cross-party consensus: our voting system is not working.
It's time to scrap it. 🚮
Inside and outside of Parliament, there's a growing cross-party consensus: our voting system is not working.
It's time to scrap it. 🚮
Reposted by Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform (LDER)
Keir Starmer needs to wake up and fix our broken voting system before the next election, or he risks letting Nigel Farage into Number 10.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Keir Starmer needs to wake up and fix our broken voting system before the next election, or he risks letting Nigel Farage into Number 10.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.