@carolineosborne.bsky.social
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🎰 “When First Past the Post collides with multiparty competition, the electoral slot machine spins into operation”
⚠️ A stark warning from the @economist.com that the “unfairness of FPTP could undermine the legitimacy of the governments it produces”
⚠️ A stark warning from the @economist.com that the “unfairness of FPTP could undermine the legitimacy of the governments it produces”
Our new model captures the lottery of Britain’s electoral system
Similar results, our data analysis shows, can yield strikingly different outcomes
stage.economist.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🎰 “When First Past the Post collides with multiparty competition, the electoral slot machine spins into operation”
⚠️ A stark warning from the @economist.com that the “unfairness of FPTP could undermine the legitimacy of the governments it produces”
⚠️ A stark warning from the @economist.com that the “unfairness of FPTP could undermine the legitimacy of the governments it produces”
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"Every party’s gains or losses could be hugely magnified or minimised by an electoral system not designed for such multiparty competition."
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
Britain’s two-party politics is fragmenting: what unintended consequences await? | Andy Beckett
On one hand, no more safe seats or long careers could mean less complacency. On the other, no big parties could mean greater corporate influence, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"Every party’s gains or losses could be hugely magnified or minimised by an electoral system not designed for such multiparty competition."
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
The public knows the voting system is broken. The case for electoral reform is clear.
🌹 #Labour4PR
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“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
💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“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
💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social
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“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
💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“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
💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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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
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
September 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
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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“We can build the future that the United Kingdom has consistently voted for. We can build a system in which every vote really matters. It’s time for us to do it, together.”
💬 @paulsweeney.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @paulsweeney.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“We can build the future that the United Kingdom has consistently voted for. We can build a system in which every vote really matters. It’s time for us to do it, together.”
💬 @paulsweeney.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @paulsweeney.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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“We have to go out and win this on our social democratic values. The word democracy is in there because we have to fight for the best democracy we can get.”
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“We have to go out and win this on our social democratic values. The word democracy is in there because we have to fight for the best democracy we can get.”
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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Labour for a New Democracy’s trade union officer @osbornecaro talks about her work with the Labour movement - and reads a statement of support from @naomipohl.bsky.social of @wearethemu.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Labour for a New Democracy’s trade union officer @osbornecaro talks about her work with the Labour movement - and reads a statement of support from @naomipohl.bsky.social of @wearethemu.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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“I want to see the people I speak to every single week embrace and have confidence in the democracy we have in this country. I think through electoral reform we can restore trust in our democracy”
💬 @rachelblakemp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @rachelblakemp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“I want to see the people I speak to every single week embrace and have confidence in the democracy we have in this country. I think through electoral reform we can restore trust in our democracy”
💬 @rachelblakemp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @rachelblakemp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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“I really do think that Proportional Representation is finally coming of age in this Parliament.”
💬 @alistrathern.bsky.social gives a shout out to the @labour4pr.bsky.social campaign
🌹 #Lab25
💬 @alistrathern.bsky.social gives a shout out to the @labour4pr.bsky.social campaign
🌹 #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“I really do think that Proportional Representation is finally coming of age in this Parliament.”
💬 @alistrathern.bsky.social gives a shout out to the @labour4pr.bsky.social campaign
🌹 #Lab25
💬 @alistrathern.bsky.social gives a shout out to the @labour4pr.bsky.social campaign
🌹 #Lab25
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“The rise of the far right is largely the result of our broken political system… I’ve come to the conclusion that PR is absolutely essential. The whole political system needs turning on its head. People need to be given back power.”
💬 @nicklowles.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk
🌹 #Labour4PR
💬 @nicklowles.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk
🌹 #Labour4PR
September 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
“The rise of the far right is largely the result of our broken political system… I’ve come to the conclusion that PR is absolutely essential. The whole political system needs turning on its head. People need to be given back power.”
💬 @nicklowles.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk
🌹 #Labour4PR
💬 @nicklowles.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk
🌹 #Labour4PR
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“I’ve lost count of the time I’ve heard: nothing ever changes, my vote doesn’t make any difference.”
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“I’ve lost count of the time I’ve heard: nothing ever changes, my vote doesn’t make any difference.”
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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“All of us have talked to people on the doorstep and heard 'What’s the point? My vote doesn’t count'. We need to re-galvanise our democracy and electoral reform is an important part of that.”
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“All of us have talked to people on the doorstep and heard 'What’s the point? My vote doesn’t count'. We need to re-galvanise our democracy and electoral reform is an important part of that.”
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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“It does feels that Proportional Representation is closer than ever - but also much more needed than ever. We’ve got 60% public support - and we’ve also got a significant proportion of the Parliamentary Labour Party”
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“It does feels that Proportional Representation is closer than ever - but also much more needed than ever. We’ve got 60% public support - and we’ve also got a significant proportion of the Parliamentary Labour Party”
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @annadixonmp.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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“Proportional voting systems are good for our party, better for our politics, necessary for our nation and essential for our democracy”
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Proportional voting systems are good for our party, better for our politics, necessary for our nation and essential for our democracy”
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
💬 Mark Drakeford closes the #Labour4PR rally
🌹 #Lab25
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“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.”
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.”
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
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“There’s nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and PR’s time has come.”
💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“There’s nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and PR’s time has come.”
💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25
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🌹 “One of the events @andyburnham.bsky.social will attend in Liverpool this year will be a @labour4pr.bsky.social rally on Sunday evening, in favour of proportional representation. "The idea of a government elected on a minority of the vote is untenable," he tells me.”
Exclusive: Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain
Inside his Manchester kingdom, Labour’s prince across the water outlines his radical blueprint
www.newstatesman.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🌹 “One of the events @andyburnham.bsky.social will attend in Liverpool this year will be a @labour4pr.bsky.social rally on Sunday evening, in favour of proportional representation. "The idea of a government elected on a minority of the vote is untenable," he tells me.”
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Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
September 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.
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📢 “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
👏 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
September 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
📢 “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
👏 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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🏛️ On 2 Sept, the Government will move to scrap First Past the Post for mayors
🥀 They know this flawed system creates distrust in our politics
🌹 We need MPs to show up, agree & point out that the same goes for general elections
📨 Email your MP today: actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
🥀 They know this flawed system creates distrust in our politics
🌹 We need MPs to show up, agree & point out that the same goes for general elections
📨 Email your MP today: actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
August 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🏛️ On 2 Sept, the Government will move to scrap First Past the Post for mayors
🥀 They know this flawed system creates distrust in our politics
🌹 We need MPs to show up, agree & point out that the same goes for general elections
📨 Email your MP today: actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
🥀 They know this flawed system creates distrust in our politics
🌹 We need MPs to show up, agree & point out that the same goes for general elections
📨 Email your MP today: actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
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💥 Labour's National Policy Forum has once again been inundated with calls for electoral reform
No surprise given PR is backed by:
🙋 83% of members
🛠 2/3rds of affiliated trade unions
🌹 annual conference
🗳 @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🏦 @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
📈 60% of the public
🧵 1/2
No surprise given PR is backed by:
🙋 83% of members
🛠 2/3rds of affiliated trade unions
🌹 annual conference
🗳 @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🏦 @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
📈 60% of the public
🧵 1/2
August 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
💥 Labour's National Policy Forum has once again been inundated with calls for electoral reform
No surprise given PR is backed by:
🙋 83% of members
🛠 2/3rds of affiliated trade unions
🌹 annual conference
🗳 @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🏦 @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
📈 60% of the public
🧵 1/2
No surprise given PR is backed by:
🙋 83% of members
🛠 2/3rds of affiliated trade unions
🌹 annual conference
🗳 @appgfairelections.bsky.social
🏦 @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
📈 60% of the public
🧵 1/2
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⚠️ “What we’re seeing is the development of a Proportional Representation electorate with the First Past the Post system – and that is really dangerous.”
💯 Neil Kinnock is right. We need change - starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
💯 Neil Kinnock is right. We need change - starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Neil Kinnock: Split progressive vote Labour's biggest election threat - LabourList
Neil Kinnock has warned that a split progressive vote amongst Liberal Democrat, Green and other parties is Labour’s biggest challenge come the next general election.
labourlist.org
August 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
⚠️ “What we’re seeing is the development of a Proportional Representation electorate with the First Past the Post system – and that is really dangerous.”
💯 Neil Kinnock is right. We need change - starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
💯 Neil Kinnock is right. We need change - starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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“The government would certainly get overwhelming support for a royal commission consulting widely and reporting fast. They must act now, before our broken system causes a democratic calamity”
✍️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
✍️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Even the Tories now admit that our electoral system is toxic. When will Labour have the guts to fix it? | Polly Toynbee
Giving 16-year-olds the vote is good, not least to stop the rightward lurch, but real change would mean scrapping first past the post, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
“The government would certainly get overwhelming support for a royal commission consulting widely and reporting fast. They must act now, before our broken system causes a democratic calamity”
✍️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
✍️ @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🚨 First Past The Post is driving record distrust in politics
🐘👈 The Government’s new Elections Strategy ignores the elephant in the room: Westminster’s voting system is broken
#Labour4PR
🐘👈 The Government’s new Elections Strategy ignores the elephant in the room: Westminster’s voting system is broken
#Labour4PR
July 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🚨 First Past The Post is driving record distrust in politics
🐘👈 The Government’s new Elections Strategy ignores the elephant in the room: Westminster’s voting system is broken
#Labour4PR
🐘👈 The Government’s new Elections Strategy ignores the elephant in the room: Westminster’s voting system is broken
#Labour4PR