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Recounting UK House of Commons divisions in proportion to the GE24 popular vote. See FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7

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Proportional Commons @propvoting.bsky.social · Aug 15
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016.

Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of FPTP distortion.
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016. Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of First Past the Post (FPTP) distortion. On average, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match popular votes with FPTP. Recounts are calculated in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. See @propvoting.bsky.social for analysis of each vote. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
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The main business in the Commons today (and for next Monday and Tuesday) is a debate on the budget resolutions from yesterday.

The debate may continue until 5pm today. There are unlikely to be divisions.

See commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/995...
Order Paper for 27 November 2025
commonsbusiness.parliament.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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The main business in the Commons today, after PMQs, is a Financial Statement and Budget Report from the Chancellor.

This will be followed by a debate on the budget, which will conclude next Tuesday. There are unlikely to be divisions until the end.

See commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/995...
Order Paper for 26 November 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Here is the proportional recount of the vote tonight on your NC17. As you see, it would have succeeded, if seats matched votes.
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0318/amend/english_dev_day_rep_1125.pdf#amnd_NC17
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016
(Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016 (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: 3rd Reading

The 321 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,768,423 voters.
The 177 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,189,063 voters.

No majority = 6,420,640

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: 3rd Reading The 321 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,768,423 voters. The 177 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,189,063 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 80

The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,974,687 voters.
The 316 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,583,931 voters.

Aye majority = 7,390,756

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 80 The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,974,687 voters. The 316 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,583,931 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 69

The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,983,569 voters.
The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,678,819 voters.

Aye majority = 7,304,750

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 69 The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,983,569 voters. The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,678,819 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 17

The 85 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,447,426 voters.
The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,757,550 voters.

Aye majority = 689,876

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 17 The 85 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,447,426 voters. The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,757,550 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 25

The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,696,363 voters.
The 364 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,159,606 voters.

No majority = 1,463,243

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 25 The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,696,363 voters. The 364 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,159,606 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 85

The 56 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,740,311 voters.
The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,225 voters.

No majority = 4,738,914

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 85 The 56 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,740,311 voters. The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,225 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 29

The 73 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,215,200 voters.
The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,726,836 voters.

No majority = 6,511,636

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 29 The 73 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,215,200 voters. The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,726,836 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 2

The 156 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,481,396 voters.
The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,084,759 voters.

Aye majority = 2,396,637

But result was No because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 2 The 156 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,481,396 voters. The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,084,759 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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2025-11-19: Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (NI) Regs 2025

The 376 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,763,048 voters.
The 16 MPs voting 'No' represented 4,645,231 voters.

Aye majority = 7,117,817

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-19: Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (NI) Regs 2025 The 376 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,763,048 voters. The 16 MPs voting 'No' represented 4,645,231 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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2025-11-19: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: disagree with LA 37

The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,321,602 voters.
The 91 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,469,574 voters.

Aye majority = 1,852,028

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-19: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: disagree with LA 37 The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,321,602 voters. The 91 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,469,574 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016
(Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016 (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people)
November 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Second Reading

The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,974,159 voters.
The 105 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,770,158 voters.

No majority = 795,999

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Second Reading The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,974,159 voters. The 105 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,770,158 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Opposition Reasoned Amendment

The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,708,846 voters.
The 324 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,247,289 voters.

Aye majority = 3,461,557

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Opposition Reasoned Amendment The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,708,846 voters. The 324 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,247,289 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 5

The 147 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,940,138 voters.
The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,095,710 voters.

No majority = 1,155,572

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 5 The 147 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,940,138 voters. The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,095,710 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 4

The 143 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,701,794 voters.
The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,119,432 voters.

No majority = 1,417,638

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 4 The 143 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,701,794 voters. The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,119,432 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Incidentally, you get very large swings in the proportional recount like this 👇 when the parties with too many MPs disagree with the parties with too few. When they are more mixed, the swing is much smaller.
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40

The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters.
The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters.

No majority = 5,122,888

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40 The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters. The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40

The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters.
The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters.

No majority = 5,122,888

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40 The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters. The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39

The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 voters.

No majority = 5,125,086

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39 The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38

The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 voters.

No majority = 4,855,263

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38 The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 37

The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters.
The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,796,711 voters.

No majority = 4,764,917

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 37 The 252 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,031,794 voters. The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,796,711 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 33

The 254 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,079,238 voters.
The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,823,358 voters.

No majority = 4,744,120

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: to disagree with LA 33 The 254 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,079,238 voters. The 127 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,823,358 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM