Politics needs more collaboration. In a multui-party world, collaboration is the only way we will be able to make progress - and as it stands, our voting system only encourages division. We think it's time to change. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

With so many under-represented, is our system really democratic? We don't have to agree with the politics of other parties to know this is unfair. When the public speaks, we must listen - and right now, our system isn't doing that. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

We need fair votes before the next election In 2024, Labour won 411 seats with 34%. As the landscape continues to change, next results could be even more disproportionate. Democracy must reflect our views - not distort our votes. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Democracies need compromise, not total control. The single-party echo chambers of FPTP hurt our politics. When decisions fail to take into account the views of the public and aren't scrutinised by the opposition, it's a sign for change. What do you think? digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

FPTP forces people to choose candidates out of fear for the alternative. There must be a better way. When we vote for people and policies we truly believe in, we build a better politics - but that requires changing the system. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Our voting system is not fit for modern politics. We need a fair electoral system that represents the broad spectrum of beliefs in British politics, not one which tries to entrench the long-gone two-party system. Do you agree? Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

The electoral system is broken at all levels When parties win huge majorities on a fraction of the vote, all voters lose. Councils benefit from a variety of voices where scrutiny is strong and decision-making is truly representative Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

We believe that all voting should be positive: for candidates we want, not simply the 'next best option'. Under a fair voting system voters will no longer have to compromise on their beliefs for the sake of tactics. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

When 34% of the vote leads to a 63% majority, it is no longer a political question - it is about fairness. A broken system makes for a broken government - one that makes decisions that do not represent the public. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Who doesn't want fair votes?! Calls for change are coming from all over, not just the Lib Dems. With Andy Burnham now PM, even Labour (who won a huge majority thanks to FPTP) finally seem ready to cancel our outdated system Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

What would happen if we held an election using the various forms of PR? These colourful maps show the variety of Britain's beliefs, which are largely underrepresented in Parliament. We think it's time this changes. www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...

How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area

These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systems

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Great article from Roz Savage MP: the critical things Burnham needs to do to fix our country. Top of the list: distribute power & wealth As we have been saying: fixing our politics is not a silver bullet - but its a necessary first step to fixing everything else www.libdemvoice.org/if-andy-burn...

If Andy Burnham isn’t the Messiah… Good

“He’s not the Messiah,” a voice from the Conservative benches heckled during Andy Burnham’s swearing-in. Quite right. Britain doesn’t need another political saviour. We’ve spent far too long…

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When politics lacks collaboration and accountability, everyone loses. At a local and national level, it is clear that good policies are only ever born from good politics - if we want change, we have to change the system. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Today, Burnham became our 7th PM in 10 years. He says he wants to fix politics. We believe if we are going to fix politics we have to fix the engine that drives it: the voting system. What do you think is needed? Take our survey: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Fair votes are long overdue. Around the world, more proportional electoral systems are used to positive effect. In Europe, for example, proportional systems often result in lower average polarisation. Is it time for change? Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

If First Past the Post leaves so many votes 'wasted', can we really say that politics is fair for everyone? Rebuilding political trust might only be possible if we rethink the system itself. Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Even those who have benefitted from our electoral system can see that it is unfair. Democracy relies on difference, not 100% majorities. It is clear that when our votes don't count, nobody 'wins'. Tell us what you think in our survey: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Democracy is a system where everyone's voice should an impact. but is this really the care when when governments win huge majorities with only 34% of the votes? We believe that First Past the Post undermines democracy - do you? Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

For a long time, our electoral system has incentivised division & short termism. It is time for change. We believe proportional representation will open the door for more collaboration politics needs - do you agree? Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

People have often argued First Past the Post creates stable governments. Is that how we’d describe the last decade of British politics? Stable? Really? We think its time for change and the old arguments have run out of road - but tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Burnham needs to change the voting system before the next election - the local elections have shown us, again, just how disproportionate the result is likely to be. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham

The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.

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Division in politics has been amplified by social media. If the culture of our political debate is set from the top - would a more collaborative system of politics filter down into our feeds? Read what Grace thinks on our Substack: fairvoteswatch.substack.com/p/lets-fix-p...

Let’s Fix Politics to Fight Social-Media Polarisation

Could proportional representation be a solution to digital-age division in young people?

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“Don’t wait until after the next election – when you might be powerless to do anything about it.” Burnham will have a small window of time to prevent an absolutely chaotic election, and genuinely change politics for the better. He needs to get on with it. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Andy Burnham urged to change the UK’s voting system before it is ‘too late’

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is expected to warn Labour may be ‘powerless to do anything’ to change the voting system after the next election

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With only 33% of the vote Labour were never going to have majority support for big changes - and its likely to be even worse next time. Can we can fix the big challenges in this country if no government can get majority support? Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

First Past the Post with 5 or more parties running - means each party only has to appeal to a small % of the population. Do you think thats ok? Yes? no? Do you think politicians should try and reach out across communities? Take our short survey today: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Did your vote make a difference in the last election? Are you one of the minority who has a representative that they believe speaks for them? Let us know - fill in the short survey to tell us if you think politics is working: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics #fairvotes #fixpolitics

Do you think our voting system should be updated to reflect the political reality? Voters clearly choosing from more parties than ever before - but system was designed when there were really only two parties Is it time for change? Tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Do you feel represented by our politics? Your local area? Your industry? Your religion? Your culture? Your gender? London - and the UK - is incredibly diverse and that is a strength. But as Hina Bokhari AM points out, under first past the post too many communities are left without a voice 🧵 1/2

Do you think you should have to vote tactically? Do you feel like your vote makes a difference? Take our survey - tell us how you feel about our current political system: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics #politics #fixpolitics #fairvotes #makevotesmatter #londonassembly

@iandunt.bsky.social has written a great piece about why Westminster politics is broken - and what Andy Burnham has to do to fix it. No surprises: a fairer voting system is right up there - to force a more collaborative approach. Well worth a read. iandunt.substack.com/p/finally-so...

Finally: Someone who wants to reform Westminster has the power to do it

An outsider is on the verge of power. And things which were once unthinkable now feel possible.

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