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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 7h

➡️ It’s all a bit DOGE-y… 💷

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #UKPolitics #ReformUK #Farage #DOGE

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

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

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 10d

“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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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 12d

🗣️ “I have no idea!” 🤷

➡️ Reform UK Deputy Leader, Richard Tice, was ridiculed on Question Time for failing to condemn Trump’s lies. 📺

🇺🇸 Farage and his cronies care more about not upsetting the American dictator, than they do the health of the British people. ❌

🇬🇧 Patriots, eh? 👎

#OpenBritain

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 13d

🗣️ “He doesn’t believe in science!” 🧬

🇺🇸 American Cynthia explains how Trump is establishing autocratic rule in her home country. 🚨

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #StopTrump #StopTrumpUK #Trump #Protest

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 14d

📺 In the middle of announcing an alarming plan to scrap ILR immigration status, Reform UK were rejected by their own set. 🪧

🗣️ “Well, things go wrong, hey?” as the slogan for their immigration policy anyone? 🤷

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #UKPolitics #ReformUK #Farage

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 15d

🗳️ What’s next in the fight for fair votes?

👏 We were delighted to co-host this fringe event with @libdems4er.bsky.social, discussing how our call for a National Commission on Electoral Reform can help deliver PR

🙏 A huge thanks to our panel and audience

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 20d

🇺🇸 Yesterday, we sent a clear message: Donald Trump’s second state visit is NOT in the name of the British people. ❌

🍊 Trump and his authoritarian and fascist politics will NEVER be welcome in British democracy. 🇬🇧

@ukstoptrump.bsky.social

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #StopTrump #StopTrumpUK

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 21d

A reminder of our successful ‘Keep Trump out of Parliament’ petition from March. We’re pleased to have helped ensure authoritarianism was not welcomed to the home of our democracy this week. But he shouldn’t be in Britain at all.

FROM 2PM TODAY. STOP TRUMP! 🇬🇧❌🍊

@ukstoptrump.bsky.social

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 21d

Today, we join Stop Trump in sending a message to our government, on behalf of Britain. Autocrats, criminals, and leaders who only accept democracy when they win are NOT welcome here. As the President receives a royal parade - let’s show him what real Britain thinks of him.🇬🇧❌🍊

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 23d

FOR WEDNESDAY:

Here is the route of the march against Trump & the far right

GATHER: 2pm Portland Place (BBC)
MARCH: at 3pm
RALLY: 5pm at Parliament Square!!

Route map for Trump not welcome demonstration

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 22d

✅ Open Britain and Fair Vote UK are leading the call for an NCER through the APPG for Fair Elections! 🗳️

APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 22d

💡 “This is a clear proposal for the Government to set up a National Commission that could independently ask the big questions about our democracy”

📢 MPs made the case for fair votes & a National Commission on Electoral Reform in the #InternationalDemocracyDay debate

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 23d

🚀 We've just kicked off our drop-in session focused on National Commission on Electoral Reform

📍 MPs can find us in Room W3, Westminster Hall, until 16:00

📜 Pick up a hard copy of our ready to go plan to review the voting system: www.fairelections.uk/national-com...

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 24d

THIS WEDNESDAY…STOP TRUMP! 🇬🇧❌🍊

Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · 26d

📺 In case you missed it…

Reform UK are absolutely MENTAL. 😳

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #ReformUK #NigelFarage

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 8

"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay."

📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk

Electoral reform is urgent – or an extreme party could win a majority in Parliament

The APPG for Fair Elections first called on the government to establish a ‘National Commission on Electoral Reform’ last November, in the wake of t...

www.politicshome.com

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Sep 4

💥 The Government is scrapping First Past the Post for mayoral elections

📢 This week, MPs from across Parliament called for First Past the Post to be scrapped for general elections too

🚀 The Government should launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform to find a way forward

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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 MUST WATCH 🚨

🇺🇸 American Congressman Jamie Raskin dismantles Nigel Farage in a committee hearing on free speech in Europe, calling him a “Trump sycophant” and a “Putin-loving free speech impostor”. 👏

📺 Sit back and enjoy! 🍿

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #UKPolitics #USPolitics #Farage #Trump

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

“If the elections bill lands with no promise of a commission on electoral reform a great many Labour MPs will sign an amendment to include it – that would be a serious rebellion on a fundamental principle. Better by far for Starmer to seize the initiative”

✒️ Polly Toynbee

Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee

MPs are voting to get rid of first past the post in mayoral elections. Doing the same at a national level would be an antidote to Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

www.theguardian.com

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Josh Self @josh.politics.co.uk · Sep 1

🚨 NEW: Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission

— FPTP “threatens to undermine the resilience and stability of our democratic system”, @appgfairelections.bsky.social MPs say
— The group is calling on ministers to greenlight its plan

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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...

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

🙏 Thanks to the many experts & academics who reviewed & fed back on this proposal

🎯 There's unprecedented public & parliamentary support for addressing our voting system. We offer the Government a plan to seize this opportunity: a National Commission on Electoral Reform

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

🤝 “It sets out a viable approach to combining broad consultation, meaningful deliberation & expert evidence”

⌛️ The National Commission would present Parliament with carefully evidenced final recommendations within 12 months of launch

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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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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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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Aug 29

🗣️ CALLING OUR ACTIVISTS! 📢

🏛️ This Tuesday, MPs will debate the scrapping of FPTP in mayoral elections. 🗳️

✍️ Head to Action Network and ask your MP to attend and speak in support of scrapping FPTP - link in bio! 🔗

@makevotesmatter.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.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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Open Britain @openbritain.bsky.social · Aug 17

🗣️ “People are losing faith in democracy in this country!” 🚨

☀️ Clacton’s assessment of British democracy is truly worrying. 🗳️

🎤 They don’t think their vote matters and they don’t think politics works for them. 🎥

#OpenBritain #DemocracyUnleashed #BritishPolitics #ReformUK #NigelFarage #Clacton

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