Proportional Commons

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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 Previously @PropVoting on Twitter.

2026-10-21: Opposition day motion: Support for British farmers The 57 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,772,118 voters. The 279 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,627,088 voters. No majority = 3,854,970 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.

    2026-10-21: Opposition day motion: Support for British farmers

    The 57 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,772,118 voters.
    The 279 MPs voting 'No' represented 6,627,088 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

2026-10-21: Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework) Regulations 2026 The 345 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,161,763 voters. The 108 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,460,020 voters. Aye majority = 2,701,743 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.

    2026-10-21: Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework) Regulations 2026

    The 345 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,161,763 voters.
    The 108 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,460,020 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

2026-10-21: Draft Code of Practice on Practices During the Recognition Process The 295 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,789,354 voters. The 111 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,624,893 voters. Aye majority = 164,461 See ALT text and 🧵

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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.

    2026-10-21: Draft Code of Practice on Practices During the Recognition Process

    The 295 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,789,354 voters.
    The 111 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,624,893 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

2026-10-21: Draft Railways (Interop in NI) (International Carriage) Regs 2026 The 345 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,161,763 voters. The 108 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,460,020 voters. Aye majority = 2,701,743 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.

    2026-10-21: Draft Railways (Interop in NI) (International Carriage) Regs 2026

    The 345 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,161,763 voters.
    The 108 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,460,020 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

2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading The 329 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,333,009 voters. The 178 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,421,055 voters. No majority = 2,088,046 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.

    2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading

    The 329 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,333,009 voters.
    The 178 MPs voting 'No' represented 11,421,055 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

2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 12 The 184 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 13,070,787 voters. The 327 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,803,044 voters. Aye majority = 5,267,743 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.

    2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 12

    The 184 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 13,070,787 voters.
    The 327 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,803,044 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

2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 7 The 179 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,574,060 voters. The 333 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,366,110 voters. Aye majority = 2,207,950 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.

    2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 7

    The 179 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,574,060 voters.
    The 333 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,366,110 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

2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 32 The 116 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,459,315 voters. The 326 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,234,500 voters. No majority = 775,185 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.

    2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 32

    The 116 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,459,315 voters.
    The 326 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,234,500 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

2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 51 The 175 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,385,410 voters. The 329 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,305,726 voters. Aye majority = 2,079,684 But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵

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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.

    2026-10-20: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 51

    The 175 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,385,410 voters.
    The 329 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,305,726 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

2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21 The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,837,201 voters. The 322 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,075,387 voters. Aye majority = 1,761,814 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.

    2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21

    The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,837,201 voters.
    The 322 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,075,387 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

2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47 The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,837,201 voters. The 326 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,170,469 voters. Aye majority = 1,666,732 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.

    2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47

    The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,837,201 voters.
    The 326 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,170,469 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

2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4 The 174 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,565,816 voters. The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,881,525 voters. Aye majority = 4,684,291 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.

    2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4

    The 174 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,565,816 voters.
    The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,881,525 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

2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52 The 108 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,037,040 voters. The 322 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,036,067 voters. No majority = 999,027 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.

    2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52

    The 108 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,037,040 voters.
    The 322 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,036,067 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

2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Committee: Amendment 23 The 168 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,041,253 voters. The 326 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,131,150 voters. Aye majority = 1,910,103 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.

    2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Committee: Amendment 23

    The 168 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,041,253 voters.
    The 326 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,131,150 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

2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Programme Motion The 285 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,858,446 voters. The 161 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,619,630 voters. No majority = 3,761,184 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.

    2026-10-19: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Programme Motion

    The 285 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,858,446 voters.
    The 161 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,619,630 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

2026-10-15: Highways (Financing) Bill: 2nd Reading: Reasoned Amendment The 76 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,397,199 voters. The 228 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,413,199 voters. No majority = 1,016,000 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.

    2026-10-15: Highways (Financing) Bill: 2nd Reading: Reasoned Amendment

    The 76 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,397,199 voters.
    The 228 MPs voting 'No' represented 5,413,199 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

2026-10-14: Opposition Day motion: MoD Bicester and illegal migrants The 111 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,595,555 voters. The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,300,197 voters. Aye majority = 295,358 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.

    2026-10-14: Opposition Day motion: MoD Bicester and illegal migrants

    The 111 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,595,555 voters.
    The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,300,197 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

2026-10-14: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM Rate and Carbon Price Relief) Regs 2026 The 319 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,050,118 voters. The 115 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,846,790 voters. No majority = 796,672 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.

    2026-10-14: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM Rate and Carbon Price Relief) Regs 2026

    The 319 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,050,118 voters.
    The 115 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,846,790 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

2026-10-14: Draft Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regs 2026 The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,678,852 voters. The 115 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,846,790 voters. No majority = 167,938 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.

    2026-10-14: Draft Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regs 2026

    The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,678,852 voters.
    The 115 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,846,790 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

2026-10-14: Code of Practice on the Right of TUs to Access Workplaces The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,678,852 voters. The 115 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,846,790 voters. No majority = 167,938 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.

    2026-10-14: Code of Practice on the Right of TUs to Access Workplaces

    The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,678,852 voters.
    The 115 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,846,790 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

2026-10-14: ACAS Code of Practice on Time Off for TU Duties and Activities The 328 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,726,336 voters. The 114 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,788,932 voters. No majority = 62,596 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.

    2026-10-14: ACAS Code of Practice on Time Off for TU Duties and Activities

    The 328 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,726,336 voters.
    The 114 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,788,932 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

2026-10-13: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over extension motion The 300 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,616,109 voters. The 178 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,434,851 voters. No majority = 4,818,742 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.

    2026-10-13: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over extension motion

    The 300 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,616,109 voters.
    The 178 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,434,851 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

2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill: Third Reading The 299 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,098,888 voters. The 192 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,633,998 voters. No majority = 5,535,110 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.

    2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill: Third Reading

    The 299 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,098,888 voters.
    The 192 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,633,998 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

2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage: Amendment 18 The 88 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,024,711 voters. The 314 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,628,262 voters. No majority = 603,551 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.

    2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage: Amendment 18

    The 88 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,024,711 voters.
    The 314 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,628,262 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

2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage: Amendment 1 The 194 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,034,899 voters. The 302 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,170,115 voters. Aye majority = 6,864,784 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.

    2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage: Amendment 1

    The 194 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,034,899 voters.
    The 302 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,170,115 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

2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage: New Clause 25 The 188 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,965,446 voters. The 306 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,263,582 voters. Aye majority = 4,701,864 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.

    2026-10-13: Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage: New Clause 25

    The 188 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,965,446 voters.
    The 306 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,263,582 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