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Rick Gaehl @rickgaehl.bsky.social · 12d

I'm pleased to be helping to organise this event.

MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · 12d

Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.

George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter

mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk

TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice

A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.

MVM-Totnes-Time-for-Real-Change.eventbrite.co.uk

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 20d

📺 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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 14d

"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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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 9d

“There’s nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and PR’s time has come.”

💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 9d

“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

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · 12d

Live on November 14 in Totnes - come and join us.

George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter

mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk

TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice

A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.

MVM-Totnes-Time-for-Real-Change.eventbrite.co.uk

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · Sep 5

Announcing our live event in November. Featuring:

George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter

mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk

TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice

A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.

MVM-Totnes-Time-for-Real-Change.eventbrite.co.uk

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · Sep 5

Announcing our live event in November. Featuring:

George Monbiot - journalist and author
Anthea Simmons - co-founder of the South Devon Primary
Jonathon Porritt - former director of Friends of the Earth
Klina Jordan - former CEO of Make Votes Matter

mvm-totnes-time-for-real-change.eventbrite.co.uk

TIME FOR REAL CHANGE: democracy and climate justice

A live conversation about our shared future, with insights from distinguished speakers and activists.

MVM-Totnes-Time-for-Real-Change.eventbrite.co.uk

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today in Parliament:

Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 “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

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · Sep 1

Most important publication of the week...

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

APPG for Fair Elections

www.fairelections.uk

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · Sep 1

“A National Commission on Electoral Reform is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward”

🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social

Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission - Politics.co.uk

A group of cross-party MPs have set out a “ready to go” blueprint for an independent review of the UK’s first past the post (FPTP) electoral system. The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for fair e...

www.politics.co.uk

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Aug 26

❓How disenfranchised is your area? Use our tool to find out! 👇

Most people in the UK aren't represented by an MP they voted for. Because of our voting system, their voices were simply ignored.

Check how many people in your constituency have no voice in Parliament - and share your result!

The Democracy-o-Meter! - Make Votes Matter

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makevotesmatter.org.uk

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Make Votes Matter North Cumbria @mvmnorthcumbria.bsky.social · Aug 30

All set up in #Brampton.

Lots of interest and some signups already 🙂.

#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation #EqualVotesNow

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Aug 26

"International research shows countries that consistently elect more women don’t simply have “better” women candidates—they have better systems.

Tools like Proportional Representation directly address the barriers that prevent women from holding office."

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Real Change for Women in Politics Requires Fixing Broken Systems

Ranked-choice voting and proportional representation create opportunities for women and people of color and build a better democracy.

msmagazine.com

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Aug 29

🚨 Next week, MPs return from recess and will be debating the Devolution Bill.

The Bill would scrap First Past the Post for Mayoral elections: a step towards fixing our local democracy.

Email your MP today and ask them to speak out against FPTP👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...

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...

actionnetwork.org

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yes! We urgently need to start teaching children about how voting and politics work. How can we expect young people to vote responsibly if they don't know what they're doing?

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

UK elections chief says children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16

Vijay Rangarajan says Electoral Commission’s material for schools will be impartial and calls on teachers to follow suit

www.theguardian.com

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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · Aug 26

WHAT'S IN OUR BRAND NEW DEVOLUTION PAPER?

The English Devolution Bill goes back to Parliament next week - and here's some of the policy it is seriously missing👇

Excellent coverage by @josiah.writes.news for @bylinetimes.bsky.social.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Aug 24

🗣️ “Somebody could end up becoming PM by getting a quarter of a very low turnout”. 📉

🗳️ Alastair Campbell makes a strong case for proportional voting in a multi-party Britain. ✅

Credit: @therestpolitics.bsky.social @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed

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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our Director of Policy and Research, Dr Jess Garland, contributed a chapter on the need for electoral reform to be delivered for council elections as well as mayors. Our voice should be heard in every election.

Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨NEW PUBLICATION🚨

The English Devolution Bill comes back to Parliament next week - and it is a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver the reform local government needs.

We have brought together brilliant minds to dissect what more needs to be done.

www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...

From Whitehall to Townhall: What the English Devolution Bill Needs - Compass

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill provides a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver the radical change to local government needed […]

www.compassonline.org.uk

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is neat. The unrepresented figure in South Devon was 54%.

Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Aug 26

❓How disenfranchised is your area? Use our tool to find out! 👇

Most people in the UK aren't represented by an MP they voted for. Because of our voting system, their voices were simply ignored.

Check how many people in your constituency have no voice in Parliament - and share your result!

The Democracy-o-Meter! - Make Votes Matter

Edit with Bricks

makevotesmatter.org.uk

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Rick Gaehl @rickgaehl.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fancy a depressing read on contemporary politics?

Nesrine Malik @nesrinemalik.bsky.social · Aug 4

'What if the problem isn’t that the centre cannot hold, but that it *can*, and in doing so brings about a new, volatile, miserable status quo of escalating rage and impotent government?'

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The real danger in this permacrisis is not the political drama: it’s the risk that nothing changes | Nesrine Malik

It is said the centre cannot hold, but what if it does? That’s a frightening recipe for more stasis and more rage, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

www.theguardian.com

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Rick Gaehl @rickgaehl.bsky.social · Aug 5

"The problem is not, ‘How do we restore British voters’ trust in the way we are governed?’ It is, ‘How do we change the way we are governed so that it becomes trustworthy?’"

www.opendemocracy.net/en/compulsor...

Compulsory voting alone won’t fix the UK's broken politics

Simply insisting people vote in elections run by a system they rightly distrust will not improve British politics

www.opendemocracy.net

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

In the past, the British public were reluctant to change the voting system.

This has shifted dramatically.

Now 60% of people want change, including supporters of all major parties. It's time for PR.

Watch our event with Sir John Curtice & @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social:
youtu.be/2JV6xO-vZ44

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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · Jul 17

This is well worth a read...

www.gov.uk/government/p...

Restoring trust in our democracy: Our strategy for modern and secure elections

www.gov.uk