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

This week the Devolution Bill, which abolishes FPTP for Mayors, passed second reading 🎉

MP after MP got up to highlight the damage this outdated voting system does to our democracy.

Whether we're electing Mayors, councillors or MPs, we need a system where every vote counts.

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 1

📜 We're pleased to publish a Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform

⚖️ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward

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National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference

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

🚨COMING UP: Important debate in Parliament

On 2nd September, MPs will debate scrapping FPTP for Mayoral elections.

The tide is turning. More and more people are starting to recognise that this voting system is not fit for purpose.

Ask your MP to attend and speak out👇

Email your MP about scrapping First Past The Post (FPTP) for Mayoral elections

On the 2nd of September, MPs will debate abolishing First Past the Post for Mayoral and PPC elections. Since the system was introduced, it has resulted in Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of t...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Jul 15

Are politicians stupid, selfish, corrupt and all the same? Or are they just following the rules of a bad game?

In a thought-provoking blog, MVM volunteer Paul Tait asks us to imagine the UK political system as a casino game. 👇

Don’t Hate the Politicians, Hate the Game - Make Votes Matter

Our brilliant volunteer, Paul Tait, has taken a bold and original approach to explaining British politics — not through lectures or jargon, but through a

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Jul 10

WE DID IT!!!

The government has just announced that it´s scrapping FPTP for mayoral elections.

In May, this absurd system resulted in some Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of the vote.

This is a victory of communities around the country. But it's just the beginning...

Breaking news: First Past the Post to be scrapped for mayoral elections. Now time for Westminster!

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

"Our democracy is not working," said @zackpolanski.bsky.social who we spoke to at Glastonbury.

That's why this weekend we'll be taking action for a fair voting system.

Join the London rally: actionnetwork.org/events/londo...

Or find an event near you: makevotesmatter.org.uk/democracy-ac...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Jun 27

"Control of your university fees, welfare system, defence and public infrastructure could be in the hands of a leader supported by less than a third of voters. That is, unless we do something to change it."

New blog by Young MVM Ambassador Katie Todd 👇

The public wants a fair voting system. Keir Starmer must listen. - Make Votes Matter

The British Social Attitudes survey shows that 60% of the public now back changing our electoral system, including the majority of supporters of all major parties. Westminster is behind the curve.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Jun 25

Emma has been busy! Read and share!
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Public Trust in Government Collapses to Record Low as Demand for Electoral Reform Surges

New research finds record levels of support for a fairer voting system as trust in Government collapses to new lows

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Jun 25

The British public overwhelmingly agree: First Past the Post is not working.

We have a government with a huge majority, elected on just a third of the vote.

We have diverse political views and a system that's trying to force us into two camps.

We deserve better. #PRnow

BREAKING NEWS: 60% OF PEOPLE SUPPORT CHANGING THE VOTING SYSTEM
Source: British Social Attitudes survey

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Jun 25

💥 Public support for electoral reform has reached a new all-time high

📈 60% of people now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party

🎞️ Our Vice Chair @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for the Government to listen & act

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · May 20

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · May 16

🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:

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📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!

The 2025 Local Election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken. With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning elec...

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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · May 9

Really proud of how the APPG I chair has grown and the level of public support for the commission.

APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · May 9

“We’re now the biggest APPG in Parliament and the public supports our call for a National Commission for Electoral Reform by a margin of five to one. The government should listen and act.”

💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social

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Cross-party MPs brand voting system ‘dangerous’ in an era of electoral volatility - Politics.co.uk

A cross-party group has described the local elections as a “dress rehearsal” for future “chaotic and unrepresentative” results.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · May 4

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · May 4

Our activist Samuel called in to LBC this morning 👏👏👏

We agree: if Labour says that it will listen to voters and deliver change, it must listen to the growing numbers of people demanding a fair voting system.

Democracy is a doorstep demand.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Apr 14

A sunny day for our first Witney Street Stall this year. We enjoyed speaking with a number of interested members of the public about the need to replace our outdated and undemocratic voting system with Proportional Representation.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Apr 7

A good meeting, including with Banbury MP Sean Woodcock. Looking forward to MVM activities in Banbury/Banbury constituency.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Mar 14

Credit to Fair Vote Canada for this graphic.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Mar 1

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25/02/25 All Activists' Call with guest speakers Sarah Olney MP and Livvy Gibbs Young MVM Ambassador

YouTube video by MVM MakeVotesMatter

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Feb 19

Time for England to come into step with other regions of the UK?
Make Votes Matter (MVM) is a cross-party, non-party campaign group that promotes Proportional Representation.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Feb 19

The administrations in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Greater London Assembly all use various types of PR for elections to their devolved assemblies, and the Welsh Senedd has legislated to allow councils in Wales to adopt PR for local elections.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Feb 19

With local elections due to take place across Oxfordshire in May, MVM supporters talked to Charlie about the fact that England is the only part of the United Kingdom that continues to adhere to First Past the Post (FPTP) for local, as well as national, elections.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · Feb 19

‘we want to congratulate you on standing up for Proportional Representation – in your role as a member of the APPG for Fair Elections and by your participation in Parliamentary debates’.

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