⭐️ On Day 8 of 12 Days of Democracy, The Molotovs singer Issey Carts reveals another reason to demand a more democratic voting system. "So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."

"Some seats around the country haven't changed hands in over 100 years." On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation. ...and what are your reasons? ✨

🎁 Today is Day 1 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁 Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system. Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!

Today, the All-Party Parliamentary Group @appgfairelections.bsky.social held its Annual General Meeting. The APPG now brings together 158 MPs and peers, making it the largest in Parliament! With the Elections Bill coming soon, 2026 will be a crucial year for the campaign for fair votes.

Today in Parliament @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social shared his experience of visiting high schools in his constituency. One of the most common questions he gets is about changing the voting system. The Elections Bill will be an opportunity to listen to these young people and make their votes count

🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄 Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system. Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...

Raising the flag (well, banner actually) outside Reading station. We had competition from Christmas shopping, but managed to give out some leaflets before retreating to The Pantry for a catch-up and chinwag.

The risky choice is sticking with First Past the Post at Westminster

“If you had electoral reform... people could feel confident that, wherever they are, they could vote in a way that makes sense.” In a recent episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social @dmk1793.bsky.social discusses the problems with FPTP and alternatives to it. 🎧LISTEN open.spotify.com/episode/37ZJ...

💥 For a new report, @demos-uk.bsky.social interviewed 700+ teenagers. 72.8% agreed: democracy must be defended at all costs. But many weren't happy with the way it currently works. "Change the voting system" was proposed as one of the solutions. We agree. Read more: demos.co.uk/research/ins...

💥 In just 5 days, more than 12,000 people have signed our petition to the Democracy Minister. Can you help make it even bigger? The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it. Sign & share ✍️

"Proportional Representation [is] no longer the subject of an abstract discussion on the margins, but an urgent and compelling proposition supported across our party." Great piece in @renewaljournal.bsky.social by Labour MP @annadixonmp.bsky.social. Read in full: renewal.org.uk/blog/eletc/

60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it. I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...

Proportional Representation is an idea whose time has come. 60% of the public agrees. More MPs than ever agree. Supporters of all parties agree. Now let's make the government listen. Join us today: makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...

A massive Reform majority despite 73% of voters not voting for them. Is there, anyone, anyone left who thinks our electoral system is fit for purpose? Please none of the usual responses, like Reform won’t be so popular at the next GE or that we can rely on tactical voting. We need fair votes!

Well done to our activists and thank you for your support, @annadixonmp.bsky.social 🙌 “After decades of campaigning, it feels like PR is closer than ever”. We couldn't agree more 💪💪

"We have a five- or six-party-system trapped in the body of a two-party electoral system." @timbale.bsky.social explains why multi-party politics is here to stay 👇 Voters want real choice. We need a proportional voting system that makes it possible.

60% of voters now support electoral reform, according this year’s British Attitudes Survey, the highest level of support since records began. Just 36% of people believe we should keep the current system. #ProportionalRepresentation #getPRdone www.fairelections.uk/record-publi...

For the first time ever, a majority of supporters of all parties support changing the voting system. This includes Conservative supporters. Join our call on the 27 of October to hear Nigel Evans talk about why FPTP no longer delivers for the British public: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Electoral Reform Society warns First Past the Post could hand Reform UK power on just 27% of the vote leftfootforward.org/2025/10/firs...

Please support your local group of @mvmreading.bsky.social - most people do not know that FPTP puts as as outliers in Europe, and what PR is!

#OnThisDay 5 years ago, on the 17 th September 2020, Get PR Done released this meme. #getPRDone #Labour4PR #ProportionalRepresentation

Over the past 10 years, the UK has had: - 6 Prime Ministers - 8 Chancellors of the Exchequer - 9 Foreign Secretaries - 10 Home Secretaries Tell us again how First Past the Post leads to stable and effective governments.

British politics isn't so chaotic despite our voting system - but, at least in part, *because of it*. International evidence shows that proportional systems can help promote stability and long-term decision-making. Read our report to learn more 👇

"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

📜 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 🧵 1/3

💥 @zackpolanski.bsky.social has just been announced as the new leader of @greenparty.org.uk. Zack is an outspoken supporter of Proportional Representation and long-standing friend of our campaign. We’re looking forward to continuing to work together!

All-day stall at Reading Pride yesterday: lots of interest, 92 sign-ups, and we were opposite the wonderful Thames Valley Gay Chorus so lots of great music too. @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

Without Proportional Representation millions of us are without a voice. In fact the way the polling is going - MOST of us are without a voice. Why should we pay taxes if we have no say in how they are spent? Is it time to say “No taxation without representation?”

"First Past the Post has encouraged a focus on ‘Mondeo man’ – the idea that there’s a small number of constituencies needed to be won. That’s a reductive mentality. Politics has to be about everyone, everywhere." Well put, @andyburnham.bsky.social.💯 No constituency or voter should be left behind.

‪The Commons is now in summer recess until September 1st. Of the 271 divisions held so far this session, 128 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~47% of the time, opposition MPs represented more voters, but the government won anyway. @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

If you want a fair electoral system so that every vote counts, please get involved. There are many organisations you can support: @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social @labour4pr.bsky.social @libdems4er.bsky.social @bestforbritain.org @openbritain.bsky.social

“16-year-old voters? Young voters will now get to experience the disappointing reality of First-Past-The-Post elections. They’ll know what its like to choose between wasting their vote or abandoning their principles to vote tactically. Welcome to Britain’s broken political duopoly!” #OpenBritain

Recent announcements on electoral reform are important, and show that Labour is serious about electoral reform. But will they grasp the big change the party conference voted for in 2022? If not, can they win in 2029? @eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social

Today the government announced its strategy to reform elections. It's right to identify lack of trust in politics and our institutions as an urgent problem. But this won't be fixed without addressing our democracy's weakest link: the First Past the Post voting system.

Under First Past the Post, more people being able to vote means more people whose votes are ignored. For elections to really feel empowering, we need Proportional Representation.

“Many of the Government’s proposals are welcome, but frankly they seem like tinkering round the edges of a grossly unfair voting system. To truly restore trust in our democracy, we need everyone's vote to count equally.” 💬 APPG Vice Chair @elliechowns.bsky.social

“There's much to welcome in the Govt’s proposals, including the reduction of the voting age to 16. But there's a danger that young people’s enthusiasm for our democracy will be dampened because our First Past the Post excludes so many of their voices from our politics.” 💬 @lisasmartmp.bsky.social

⚠️ "Recent polls have shown that the leading party, currently, would win a majority of seats at the next election on less than 30% of the vote" 📢 Chris Law MP calls for the Government to replace First Past the Post with Proportional Representation

"I do want to echo some of the comments around Proportional Representation... will the Minister keep an open mind, look at other strong democracies around the world, and see how they've been able to use PR to strengthen their democracy" 🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social #Labour4PR

The old two party politics paradigm no longer exists. But we have an electoral system that only works with two big parties. We need electoral reform now!

If you agree, join our movement and let's end this unfair and outdated system for good. makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-mov...

Scrapping First Past the Post for Mayors is just the start. “By committing to changing this, the Government has taken a step in the right direction, but FPTP is just as flawed when it comes to general elections." @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social We couldn't agree more 💯

"Proportional Representation underpins everything that young people care about... They're not represented in the halls of power by the people who are supposed to be voices for them." Young MVM Ambassador Livvy on why Gen Z is campaigning to fix our broken democracy 👇

WE DID IT!!! The government has just announced that it´s scrapping FPTP for mayoral elections. In May, this absurd system resulted in some Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of the vote. This is a victory of communities around the country. But it's just the beginning...

Here's the proportional view of the Commons vote to switch to FPTP. As you see, it only passed because seats don't match votes... because of FPTP 🤷‍♀️👇 See ALT text for the FAQ:

“By committing to changing this, the Government has wisely taken a step in the right direction - but First Past the Post is just as flawed when it comes to general elections." 💬 @alexsobel.co.uk on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayor and police & crime commissioner elections

As part of a new bill, the government is planning to reintroduce the Supplementary Vote system for mayoral and PCC elections. This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.

❤️ It's laudable that Labour wants to embed a Sure Start-type system so deeply that it can't be undone ⚠️ But First Past the Post means any party can win a majority on 30% of the vote 🎯 To truly embed popular, effective policies we need a fair voting system