MVM Hackney
@mvmeastlondon.bsky.social
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Interesting article on the proportional representation/housing policy nexus: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/how-...
How a 1940 electoral system reform in Cambridge made its 2025 housing breakthrough possible - CommonWealth Beacon
This is more than just a housing “win.” It’s a triumph for Cambridge’s unique brand of representative democracy—one that balances citywide priorities with fair representation for diverse communities.
commonwealthbeacon.org
November 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Interesting article on the proportional representation/housing policy nexus: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/how-...
Reposted by MVM Hackney
After the turmoil of the last Tory government, it's time for some stability. Governments that look to the long term, not just the next crisis.
November 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
After the turmoil of the last Tory government, it's time for some stability. Governments that look to the long term, not just the next crisis.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
#ProportionalRepresentation could bring real competition and choice to every congressional district.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
Proportional Representation - FairVote
Proportional representation ensures elections are fair for all voters, and nearly all voters will help elect a candidate they support.
fairvote.org
November 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#ProportionalRepresentation could bring real competition and choice to every congressional district.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
Reposted by MVM Hackney
“#RankedChoiceVoting can save cities the expense of holding preliminary elections. In Easthampton, MA it did more. It helped change the way the candidates behaved.”
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
Ranked-choice voting shows its value in Easthampton election (The Republican Editorials)
Finally, the Legislature appears to be at least willing to listen to arguments for changing the way municipalities run their elections.
www.masslive.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“#RankedChoiceVoting can save cities the expense of holding preliminary elections. In Easthampton, MA it did more. It helped change the way the candidates behaved.”
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
Reposted by MVM Hackney
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Our winner-take-all, two-party system isn’t working. But a solution may be closer than you think. This and more fodder for your Thanksgiving dinner table from Lee Drutman and Grant Tudor in our weekly briefing.
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-next-era-could-come-sooner-than
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-next-era-could-come-sooner-than
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our winner-take-all, two-party system isn’t working. But a solution may be closer than you think. This and more fodder for your Thanksgiving dinner table from Lee Drutman and Grant Tudor in our weekly briefing.
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-next-era-could-come-sooner-than
https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-next-era-could-come-sooner-than
Reposted by MVM Hackney
🌹 Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform is open to all Labour supporters who believe Britain's democracy needs an upgrade for the 21st century
🙋 Become an LCER member today and help support #Labour4PR campaign
🙋 Become an LCER member today and help support #Labour4PR campaign
Join Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform — Labour For A New Democracy
Support Labour for a New Democracy by joining LCER #Labour4PR
www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🌹 Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform is open to all Labour supporters who believe Britain's democracy needs an upgrade for the 21st century
🙋 Become an LCER member today and help support #Labour4PR campaign
🙋 Become an LCER member today and help support #Labour4PR campaign
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Reposted by MVM Hackney
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.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
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
Reposted by MVM Hackney
When a party wins total control with far less than half the vote, it becomes far too easy to target political opponents. That is the corruption built into first-past-the-post.
Proportional representation brings real limits and real accountability.
Proportional representation brings real limits and real accountability.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
When a party wins total control with far less than half the vote, it becomes far too easy to target political opponents. That is the corruption built into first-past-the-post.
Proportional representation brings real limits and real accountability.
Proportional representation brings real limits and real accountability.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Top of the list to populist-proof our democracy is Proportional Representation according to @timothygartonash.substack.com.web.brid.gy
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Top of the list to populist-proof our democracy is Proportional Representation according to @timothygartonash.substack.com.web.brid.gy
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Proportional representation is key to protecting our democracy from a right wing take over www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Proportional representation is key to protecting our democracy from a right wing take over www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Your support of FairVote helps bring better elections to all.
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Your support of FairVote helps bring better elections to all.
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
Reposted by MVM Hackney
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.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
In the latest episode of @newstatesman1913.bsky.social podcast, @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social argues in favour of the UK adopting a form of PR - similar to the one used in Germany.
He's right. The country needs fundamental democratic reform: starting with giving everyone a vote that truly counts.
He's right. The country needs fundamental democratic reform: starting with giving everyone a vote that truly counts.
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In the latest episode of @newstatesman1913.bsky.social podcast, @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social argues in favour of the UK adopting a form of PR - similar to the one used in Germany.
He's right. The country needs fundamental democratic reform: starting with giving everyone a vote that truly counts.
He's right. The country needs fundamental democratic reform: starting with giving everyone a vote that truly counts.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Proportional representation voting system is my #1, and think a lot on this list would become a lot more likely if we got it.
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Proportional representation voting system is my #1, and think a lot on this list would become a lot more likely if we got it.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
“Ranked choice voting helps a party unify around the most competitive candidate without fracturing the party. In crowded primaries, the incentive is to tear each other down. With #RankedChoiceVoting the incentive is flipped.”
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
Behind closed doors, Democrats eye ranked choice voting for primaries
Democratic politicians and activists are quietly lobbying for ranked choice voting, which would change the future of the party’s primaries.
www.washingtontimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“Ranked choice voting helps a party unify around the most competitive candidate without fracturing the party. In crowded primaries, the incentive is to tear each other down. With #RankedChoiceVoting the incentive is flipped.”
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
Top of the list to populist-proof our democracy is Proportional Representation according to @timothygartonash.substack.com.web.brid.gy
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Top of the list to populist-proof our democracy is Proportional Representation according to @timothygartonash.substack.com.web.brid.gy
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
We agree!
#MakeVotesMatter
Reposted by MVM Hackney
💥 Over 200 people attended an event hosted by our local group in Totnes, discussing the links between electoral reform and climate justice.
The climate crisis is also a crisis of democracy.
Thank you to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and everyone who took part 💚
The climate crisis is also a crisis of democracy.
Thank you to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and everyone who took part 💚
Totnes, climate justice and politics discussion
Over two hundred people packed the Civic Hall in Totnes to hear an outstanding line-up of panellists discuss the links between democratic systems and climate justice. George Monbiot, Klina Jordan, Ant...
www.ivybridge-today.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
💥 Over 200 people attended an event hosted by our local group in Totnes, discussing the links between electoral reform and climate justice.
The climate crisis is also a crisis of democracy.
Thank you to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and everyone who took part 💚
The climate crisis is also a crisis of democracy.
Thank you to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and everyone who took part 💚
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Two-party systems are pretty terrible at creating policies we actually want.
#ProportionalRepresentation #ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #EndPolarization
#ProportionalRepresentation #ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #EndPolarization
When governments flip direction every cycle, long term projects stall and public trust sinks.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Two-party systems are pretty terrible at creating policies we actually want.
#ProportionalRepresentation #ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #EndPolarization
#ProportionalRepresentation #ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #EndPolarization
Reposted by MVM Hackney
❄️ CHRISTMAS APPEAL ❄️
With your support, we've made so much progress over the past year.
PR feels more winnable than ever - but there's still so much to be done.
Now we need to raise £60,000 to continue and scale up our work in 2026.
Can you help? 👇
makevotesmatter.org.uk/2025-christm...
With your support, we've made so much progress over the past year.
PR feels more winnable than ever - but there's still so much to be done.
Now we need to raise £60,000 to continue and scale up our work in 2026.
Can you help? 👇
makevotesmatter.org.uk/2025-christm...
2025 Christmas Appeal - Make Votes Matter
makevotesmatter.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
❄️ CHRISTMAS APPEAL ❄️
With your support, we've made so much progress over the past year.
PR feels more winnable than ever - but there's still so much to be done.
Now we need to raise £60,000 to continue and scale up our work in 2026.
Can you help? 👇
makevotesmatter.org.uk/2025-christm...
With your support, we've made so much progress over the past year.
PR feels more winnable than ever - but there's still so much to be done.
Now we need to raise £60,000 to continue and scale up our work in 2026.
Can you help? 👇
makevotesmatter.org.uk/2025-christm...
Reposted by MVM Hackney
When governments flip direction every cycle, long term projects stall and public trust sinks.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When governments flip direction every cycle, long term projects stall and public trust sinks.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.
Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
This is exciting news!
Recent presidential primaries have featured contested races, a lack of majority winners, and millions of wasted early votes from candidates dropping out before Election Day. RCV would let parties be confident that their nominees are supported by a majority of their members.
Recent presidential primaries have featured contested races, a lack of majority winners, and millions of wasted early votes from candidates dropping out before Election Day. RCV would let parties be confident that their nominees are supported by a majority of their members.
Scoop: Democrats eye ranked-choice voting for 2028 primaries
It's a tool that drew national attention when it propelled New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to a decisive primary win.
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is exciting news!
Recent presidential primaries have featured contested races, a lack of majority winners, and millions of wasted early votes from candidates dropping out before Election Day. RCV would let parties be confident that their nominees are supported by a majority of their members.
Recent presidential primaries have featured contested races, a lack of majority winners, and millions of wasted early votes from candidates dropping out before Election Day. RCV would let parties be confident that their nominees are supported by a majority of their members.
Reposted by MVM Hackney
Why should Labour bring in Proportional Representation NOW?
"Need a fair and honest voting system that will help restore faith in democracy."
#MakeVotesMatter
#ProportionalRepresentationNow #Transformations
"Need a fair and honest voting system that will help restore faith in democracy."
#MakeVotesMatter
#ProportionalRepresentationNow #Transformations
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Why should Labour bring in Proportional Representation NOW?
"Need a fair and honest voting system that will help restore faith in democracy."
#MakeVotesMatter
#ProportionalRepresentationNow #Transformations
"Need a fair and honest voting system that will help restore faith in democracy."
#MakeVotesMatter
#ProportionalRepresentationNow #Transformations