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Recounting UK House of Commons divisions in proportion to the GE24 popular vote. See FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7

#MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation

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2026-01-14: Public Order Act (Interference With National Infrastructure) Regs 2025

The 301 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,237,649 voters.
The 110 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,279,817 voters.

No majority = 3,042,168

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-14: Public Order Act (Interference With National Infrastructure) Regs 2025 The 301 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,237,649 voters. The 110 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,279,817 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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@libdemdaisy.bsky.social

Here is the proportional recount of your NC9 vote today. As you see, it would have passed if seats matched votes.
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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There were six divisions in the debate, four of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26

The 171 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,317,574 voters.
The 333 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,006,727 voters.

Aye majority = 1,310,847

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26 The 171 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,317,574 voters. The 333 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,006,727 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9

The 177 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,044,879 voters.
The 330 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,744,852 voters.

Aye majority = 3,300,027

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9 The 177 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,044,879 voters. The 330 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,744,852 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part

The 342 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,136,938 voters.
The 171 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,098,047 voters.

Aye majority = 38,891

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part The 342 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,136,938 voters. The 171 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,098,047 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25

The 186 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,968,758 voters.
The 347 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,206,200 voters.

Aye majority = 762,558

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25 The 186 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,968,758 voters. The 347 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,206,200 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24

The 180 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,915,455 voters.
The 327 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,919,749 voters.

Aye majority = 1,995,706

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24 The 180 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,915,455 voters. The 327 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,919,749 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part

The 344 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,675,923 voters.
The 166 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,998,709 voters.

Aye majority = 1,677,214

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-13: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part The 344 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,675,923 voters. The 166 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,998,709 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
There were five divisions in the debate, all of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
@timfarron.bsky.social
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social

Here is the proportional recount of the vote yesterday on your NC7. As you see, it would have succeeded, if seats matched votes.
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0342/amend/finance2_day_cwh_0112.pdf#amnd_NC7
January 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
propvoting.bsky.social
2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7

The 188 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,219,917 voters.
The 338 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,152,292 voters.

Aye majority = 3,067,625

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7 The 188 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,219,917 voters. The 338 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,152,292 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
propvoting.bsky.social
2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3

The 183 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,109,688 voters.
The 343 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,144,503 voters.

Aye majority = 965,185

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3 The 183 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,109,688 voters. The 343 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,144,503 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
propvoting.bsky.social
2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 62 stand part

The 343 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,144,503 voters.
The 181 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,793,417 voters.

No majority = 1,648,914

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 62 stand part The 343 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,144,503 voters. The 181 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,793,417 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
propvoting.bsky.social
2026-01-12: Finance (No.2) Bill Committee: Clause 10 stand part

The 324 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,796,517 voters.
The 180 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,366,191 voters.

No majority = 6,569,674

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-12: Finance (No.2) Bill Committee: Clause 10 stand part The 324 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,796,517 voters. The 180 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,366,191 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 12, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 12

The 166 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,207,781 voters.
The 350 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,230,785 voters.

Aye majority = 976,996

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-12: Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 12 The 166 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,207,781 voters. The 350 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,230,785 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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There were two divisions in the debate, one of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/100894/Html?subType=Standard#_idTextAnchor007
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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2026-01-07: Opposition Day: Rural communities

The 105 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,011,218 voters.
The 331 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,935,726 voters.

No majority = 1,924,508

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-07: Opposition Day: Rural communities The 105 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,011,218 voters. The 331 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,935,726 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/100894/Html?subType=Standard#_idTextAnchor006
January 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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2026-01-07: Opposition Day: Jury Trials

The 181 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,355,347 voters.
The 286 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,840,916 voters.

Aye majority = 4,514,431

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2026-01-07: Opposition Day: Jury Trials The 181 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,355,347 voters. The 286 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,840,916 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
January 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Recent Commons bills that should have failed (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people).
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Here's the proportional recount:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-17: NI Contributions (Employer Pensions Contribs) Bill: 2nd Reading The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,163,930 voters. The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,077,461 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
There was one division in the debate, which would have changed result if seats matched votes:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-17: NI Contributions (Employer Pensions Contribs) Bill: 2nd Reading The 308 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,163,930 voters. The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,077,461 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM