Reasons for optimism? #UKPolitics

Make Votes Matter@makevotesmatter.bsky.social · last wk.

"For perhaps the first time in postwar history, all the conditions for [electoral] reform are now in place." 💯 ✅ Majority public support ✅ Increasingly chaotic election results ✅ Growing support in Westminster ✅ A pro-PR Prime Minister This could be the moment that changes UK politics for good 👇

Like this framing: Which would you prefer for your MP in parliament? One representative for your local area, who may or may not share your political views. Several representatives for a larger area, where you are more likely to have one who shares your views. Not sure.

📈 Two-thirds of Labour members want a National Commission on Electoral Reform - with just 16% against the idea 🌹 “Andy Burnham agrees, almost 100 Labour MPs agree, and now a majority of Labour members polled agree this is the best way forward” - @alexsobel.co.uk

Two-thirds of Labour members want electoral reform commission - poll - LabourList

Almost two-thirds of Labour members want to see the government hold a National Commission on electoral reform, exclusive polling for LabourList reveals.

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Under First Past the Post, some seats are seen as "battlegrounds" and others as ones that can be safely ignored. To really "put power in every postcode", Andy Burnham needs to address this fundamental injustice. New article in @left-foot-forward.bsky.social by our CEO @emmacampaigner.bsky.social:

If Andy Burnham wants to deliver power in every postcode, he has to overhaul our broken democracy

If it doesn't happen, "power in every postcode" will take its place alongside levelling up: a phrase that moved attention around the country without ever moving power.

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Lovely to see Aldershot MVM supporters meeting with Alex Baker MP today - great to hear of her support for PR and for @alexsobel.co.uk 's amendment to the Representation of the People's Bill. Let's keeping going to @makevotesmatter.bsky.social everywhere! @appgfairelections.bsky.social

The third reading of the Representation of the People Bill has been moved to September. This gives Andy Burnham time to address the elephant in the room: our broken voting system. More than 180 MPs are calling for electoral reform to be part of the Bill. The new PM must listen.

Andy Burnham urged to overhaul ‘timid and limited’ elections bill

Ex-minister who helped write draft calls for bolder action on voting reform, crypto donations and social media

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💥 THIS IS HUGE! The electoral reform amendment tabled by @alexsobel.co.uk is now the single biggest amendment since the general election. 166 MPs from 8 parties have added their names - a quarter of the House of Commons. The system isn't working and the new PM needs to make this a priority.

One in four MPs demand electoral reform commission in ‘open goal’ for Burnham - Politics.co.uk

More than a quarter of the House of Commons has signed an amendment calling for a national commission on electoral reform, in what backers are describing as an “open goal” for Andy Burnham, the likely...

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Angela Rayner sounding supportive of #ProportionalRepresentation I find the claim that a manifesto entry is required deeply frustrating. #PR was Labour Party policy, voted on at their party conference. Fundamental problems get ignored by politicians for self serving reasons.

Labour4PR 🌹🗳️@labour4pr.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“Things change in this country when ordinary people say 'we demand change'. This is one of the issues that is starting to feel louder and louder at the moment. I think there is that level of consensus that we can't carry on with the system we currently have.” 🗨️ Angela Rayner on LBC this morning

#WakeupWestminster !! @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @appgfairelections.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social

Make Votes Matter@makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📢 The third reading of the Representation of the People Bill has been announced for 14 July! This means we have just under two weeks to convince as many MPs as possible to back the amendment for a review of the UK's broken voting system. Email your MP today: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

Thoughtful piece advocating for #proportionalRepresentation focused on the current government's lack of mandate & likely MUCH weaker mandate for the next one. Only 93 of 650 MPs in 2024 got >50% of the vote. YouGov's 2025 MRP poll predicts a shrink to just 14! kellnerp.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...

A modest proposal for Andy Burnham’s first reform

First-past-the-post used to be defensible. Now it’s dangerous

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Nice passer by took this photo of our stand at #ReadingWaterFest yesterday. We got his signature after! Lots of interesting conversations!

"Power does strange things to principles, but having one of proportional representation’s biggest advocates enter Number 10 can’t be a bad thing." What has Andy Burnham said about the voting system? electoral-reform.org.uk/what-has-and... Electoral Reform Society – ERS

What has Andy Burnham said about the voting system?

Westminster has, once again, been engulfed in high theatre. The Prime Minister stood aside on Monday announcing a two-week departure timetable. Hours later, Andy Burnham hopped on the tr

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Good to see a strong call for #ProportionalRepresentation before the next election from the leader of the Green Party. This is the first time I've been aware of such a strong call from him - very welcome! I believe our deeply fractured democracy is crying out for a better system, #FPTP can't cope

Farrukh@implausibleblog.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Zack Polanski calls for Proportional Representation before the next election, to improve the quality of our democracy

Why not visit our stall in Forbury Gardens at Reading WaterFest this Saturday? We'll be running our Election challenge - there might be chocolate if it isn't too hot! #UKDemocracy #MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation #FPTP

“Longtime backer of fairer elections, Burnham should appoint his promised national commission on proportional representation now: that secures tactical voting support from all progressive parties eager to see it happen.” @pollytoynbee.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything | Polly Toynbee

If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’s fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Lovely day at East Reading Festival today. People are there for a leisurely relaxed time, so hav time to chat about our broken politics. #MakeVotesMatter #FPTP #ProportionalRepresentation #UKDemocracy

A fabulous day at East Reading Festival - thanks to Andy for making the trip over!

MVM North West Surrey@mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social · 2mo ago

@mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social and @mvmreading.bsky.social together at East Reading Festival today @rdgwhatson.bsky.social Lots of support for @makevotesmatter.bsky.social , despite the scorching sun - lots of people signing the petition for equal votes and @appgfairelections.bsky.social now!

"Years of feeling unrepresented by a political system... breeds resentment, and, if left unchecked, severe polarisation." Makerfield - a former Labour safe seat long ignored by Westminster- is now dominating headlines. Our campaigner Reuben writes about what he saw and heard on the campaign trail👇

Frustration in Makerfield at a system no longer fit for purpose - Make Votes Matter

By Reuben Bance, Fundraising Coordinator at Make Votes Matter.

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Some Make Votes Matter Reading volunteers will be running a stall at East Reading Festival 2026 this Sunday 21st June 2026 12-6pm in Palmer Park, East Reading! Last year's festival was lovely. Looking forward to chats about fixing the UK! www.eastreadingfestival.co.uk #ProportionalRepresentation

Fantastic day to Wake Up Westminster yesterday. Great responses allround. #WakeUpWestminster #MakeVotesMatter

⏰ We're kicking off our Wake Up Westminster weekend of action! In communities up and down the country, our campaigners are telling politicians to wake up to the crisis facing our democracy. Electoral reform can't wait. The time to change the system is now.

FUN IN THE SUN Enjoyed waking up Sleepwalking Politicians near Westminster #WakeUpWestminster

It has been a productive couple of hours drawing the attention of the Chester public to the urgency of scrapping unfair First Past The Post elections. #ProportionalRepresentation

Excited and nervous about our SLEEPWALKING POLITICIANS stunt on the Southbank im London tomorrow between 11-13. Time to #WakeUpWestminster

Well done to MVM North West Surrey - looks splendid! #WakeUpWestminster

MVM North West Surrey@mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social · 2mo ago

@mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social supporters make the call to #WakeUpWesminster ! at Sean Henry's 'Catafalque (Lying Man)' sculpture in Woking. The UK has a dysfunctional 2-party voting system in a multi-party landscape. We need to @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social

Your pounds will go further at the moment in the push for a fixed democracy than at any time in the past! #ukdemocracy #FPTP #proportionalRepresentation #makevotesmatter

Make Votes Matter@makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 2mo ago

💥 Our crowdfunder is nearly at 50%! 💥 Can we hit £15,000 by the end of today? Donate now and help fuel the movement for real democracy. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Believe it's worth taking this survey and signing the associated petition. Even though it's a Liberal Democrat initiative - getting fixes for our broken democracy is crucial for all of us! digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Is Politics Working?

Tell us how you really feel about politics and politicians....

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In an era of multiparty politics - first past the post is utterly broken. It is time for Proportional Representation. The climate crisis & our inequality crisis cannot wait for another general election. Failing to fix our democracy immediately will betray future generations.

✍️ 111 MPs have already signed @alexsobel.co.uk amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. ❗️This makes it the most-backed amendment to the Bill.

Amendment NC31 to Representation of the People Bill to Representation of the People Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament

Alex Sobel's amendment (NC31) to Representation of the People Bill, proposed during Report stage

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Electoral reform is a key part in tackling disillusionment in the political system. I spoke with @alexsobel.co.uk, CEO of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social, and Chief Executive of @electoralreform.bsky.social on @politicshome.bsky.social about what Burnham as PM could mean for our voting system.

The Rundown by PoliticsHome: Does a Burnham PM mean PR's time has come?

As Westminster watchers try to work out what Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ agenda might mean for the country if he wins the Makerfield by-election and becomes Prime Minister, this week host ...

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