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Steve Brown @dee-aspora.bsky.social · 27m

This is why we need electoral reform so we don't sleepwalk into authoritarianism

Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 1h

Under First Past the Post, an extreme, even anti-democratic party can take full power on a fraction of the vote - without the consent of the majority.

In these troubled times, we shouldn't take our rights and freedoms for granted.

That's another reason why we need Proportional Representation.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 1h

Under First Past the Post, an extreme, even anti-democratic party can take full power on a fraction of the vote - without the consent of the majority.

In these troubled times, we shouldn't take our rights and freedoms for granted.

That's another reason why we need Proportional Representation.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 1d

Could First Past the Post soon work against the very party that has long defended it?

Join us and Nigel Evans to explore what electoral reform could mean for the future of the Conservatives, the centre-right and the health of British democracy.

Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

"Time’s up for our voting system but who will be brave enough to change it?" - writes Emma Harrison, Chief Executive of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 2d

In 2029, more people will be eligible to vote than ever before. But it could also be the year in which more voices than ever are ignored.

That is, unless we change the voting system so that everyone can be heard.

Read Bertie's blog here: makevotesmatter.org.uk/news/2025/10...

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London Assembly @londonassembly.bsky.social · 6d

Are you a young person? Do you feel like your voice isn’t being heard in politics? Register for this cross-party event in collaboration with Make Votes Matter. actionnetwork.org/forms/beyond...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 5d

"I'd love to throw it in the bin."

At #LabourConference2025, Livvy from Young Make Votes Matter asked Labour members about their opinions on the First Past the Post voting system.

Here's what they had to say 👇

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 6d

"As Reform climb in the opinion polls, it is evident that they, like the Labour Party, could win on 34% of the vote," warns our CEO Emma Harrison at the @labour4pr.bsky.social rally.

Or less - recent polls show them winning on as little as 25% of the vote.

We have no time to waste. We need PR now.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 7d

"Keir Starmer said that the sky didn't fall in when we introduced votes at 16 in Wales and Scotland.

And I say to you, Sir Keir, that when you introduced PR, the sky didn't fall in there either."

Our CEO Emma Harrison speaking at @labour4pr.bsky.social rally at #LabourConference2025 💯🔥

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 8d

We're at #LabourConference2025 in Liverpool, asking party members about their views on our democracy.

The message is pretty clear: our voting system is long past its sell-by date.

It’s time to take action: it’s time for Proportional Representation 💪 #Lab25

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 8d

We agree @andyburnham.bsky.social 💯💯

With record support for PR - in Westminster and among the public - a fairer democracy feels firmly within our reach.

With election results being less representative than ever, it's never been more urgent.

The time for PR is now. #Lab25 #LabourConference2025

"There's nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and
PR's time has come."
Andy Burnham

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 9d

Whatever their differences, there's something that unites them - they all believe we must fix our broken democracy.

As #LabourConference2025 begins, here's a reminder: polling consistently shows that most Labour members and voters support PR. It's time for Starmer to listen.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 13d

"The idea of a government elected on a minority of the vote is untenable." 💯

Thank you @andyburnham.bsky.social for being such a strong and consistent voice for Proportional Representation.

We need a new kind of politics: where no voter or community is left behind.

Exclusive: Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain

Inside his Manchester kingdom, Labour’s prince across the water outlines his radical blueprint

www.newstatesman.com

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Exciting opportunity for experienced campaigners and movement-builders!

Are you passionate about grassroots organising? Do you believe in the need to fix our democracy?

If yes, then you're exactly who we're looking for.

Read more and apply now! makevotesmatter.org.uk/community-or...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 14d

Trudeau named not reforming the voting system as his big regret. Starmer shouldn't repeat his mistake.

The stakes are now much higher than just who wins the next election.

When there's such a disconnect between how people vote and who wins seats, trust in democracy is at risk.

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West Country Voices @westcountryvoices.bsky.social · 17d

Everywhere we go, it's the same. People want PR.
@labour4pr.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

West Country Voices @westcountryvoices.bsky.social · 17d

Totnes 90 minutes

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 19d

📺 In case you missed it...

Last week, we held a briefing about our work in Parliament, with our friend Joe Sousek from @labour4pr.bsky.social and @fairvoteuk.bsky.social, and our CEO Emma Harrison.

Watch it to find out what supporters of PR are up to in Westminster:

youtu.be/TeYygv45SOg?...

Big Autumn for Electoral Reform

YouTube video by Make Votes Matter

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Past Present Future Podcast @ppfideas.bsky.social · 24d

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

For the first episode in a new series about the ideas that could help democracy work better David talks to @dmk1793.bsky.social of the Constitution Society about proportional representation. When will we get serious electoral reform in the UK?

Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 21d

We particularly appreciate @lizzicollinge.bsky.social raising the @appgfairelections.bsky.social's proposal for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.

Read the terms of reference here: www.fairelections.uk/national-com...

National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference

APPG for Fair Elections

www.fairelections.uk

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 21d

Highlights from the Westminster debate on #DemocracyDay👇

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

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22d

"When people feel unheard, populism finds fertile ground. Populism isn’t inherently bad - but when democratic systems fail, anger festers."

Important blog by our CEO Emma Harrison.

The task of fixing our broken democracy looks more urgent every day.

International Day of Democracy: Is the UK’s democracy still working? - Make Votes Matter

Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight. It frays, thread by thread, until one day you notice it’s no longer holding us together. This International Day of

makevotesmatter.org.uk

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22d

Great video! 💜

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mijawber.bsky.social @mijawber.bsky.social · 22d

Britain's First Past The Post makes a mockery of 'one person, one vote' because our votes are grotesquely unequal, giving us a parliament that misrepresents how we all voted. It's why our politics are broken. #DemocracyDay #PRnow

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you Danny & MVM Cumbria for all your incredible work standing up for Democracy 💜

Make Votes Matter North Cumbria @mvmnorthcumbria.bsky.social · 22d

We wanted to mark this in the actual Market Cross location.

The suffragist Great Pilgrimage is a great example of different types of people coming together to effect positive democratic change.

We need to do the same now more than ever.

#DemocracyDay #PRnow

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22d

It's worth mentioning that the first paragraph is not strictly correct: winning the majority of constituencies is not the same as winning over 50% of voters.

But it's true that the more parties perform well under FPTP, the less representative and more absurd the results become.

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