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Alex Zur-Clark

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Parliamentary Organiser @Labour4PR.bsky.social 🌹 Supporting @appgfairelections.bsky.social, the largest group in Parliament 🏛️ Working to restore trust in government. For fairness, equality and democracy.

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“I welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to a National Commission.” “We need to restore trust in our politics, and this is an important step in doing that.” ✍️ @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social #Labour4PR 🌹 www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2660632...
leaderlive.co.uk
Andrew Ranger MP on attending Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
I attended the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool last week, where the Prime Minister delivered a powerful speech which set out a clear vision for the UK, for all four nations, to rewire the country...
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📌 The Prime Minister says electoral reform will "underpin our plan for Britain with a new politics" 🗳️ He has been clearly “every vote must count” 🌹 Laura Parker discusses the National Commission on Electoral Reform on Times Radio #Labour4PR
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Sean Woodcock MP @seanlwoodcock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🚨 ELECTORAL REFORM I was delighted with the announcement in the PM's speech that the Government is launching a National Commission on Electoral Reform, so our voting system can better give power to people in every postcode.
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Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Burnham has called for proportional representation. SV is absolutely not a proportional representation system. It is not clear if Burnham knows this but it is pretty certain that those appointed to an electoral reform commission charged with considering a move to PR will know this.
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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Brilliant to see the Prime Minister announcing a National Commission on Electoral Reform! Too many voters feel like politics does not speak for them. Fully behind the PM on this as a strong supporter of Proportional Representation. Westminster needs fair elections.
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Mary Kelly Foy MP @marykfoymp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We have so many brilliant support & charity groups in the City of Durham & I try to acknowledge them in Parliament. Durham District Prostate Cancer Group are one of the latest groups to get such recognition & I was so pleased to lay an EDM in their honour. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2659270...
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House of Commons commendation for ground breaking Durham Prostate Cancer group
A volunteer group offering a groundbreaking prostate cancer screening service has won House of Commons praise for its “life-saving work.”
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💥 BREAKING: @andyburnham.bsky.social just announced that the Government will launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform 📰 Press release: www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/news/burnham... 🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab26
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🔴 Andy Burnham’s Pledge for Electoral Reform: What We Know So Far After years of pressure from campaigners, a Labour Prime Minister has now committed to overhauling Westminster’s First Past the Post voting system bylinetimes.com/2026/09/29/a...
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Andy Burnham's Pledge for Electoral Reform: What We Know So Far
After years of pressure from campaigners, a Labour Prime Minister has now finally committed to overhauling Westminster's First Past the Post voting system, reports Josiah Mortimer
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"We've had a decade of turbulence in our politics and I think that has stopped Britain moving forward. If we look to the next decade I think we need to show that we can have a better politics, more about problem solving than point scoring" 🎙️ @andyburnham.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR #R4Today
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Today I am announcing a new National Commission on Electoral Reform. I invite all the political parties to be part of its work. We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system” 💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR
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Alex Zur-Clark @alexzurclark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We did it.
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"This is a historic moment in British politics. This is the start of something very, very different" 💬 Laura Parker responding to today's announcement of a National Commission on Electoral Reform on behalf of the campaign 🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab26
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Andy Burnham is expected to announce that he will push ahead with plans for electoral reform in his first conference speech as Labour leader" "One option open to Burnham is a new National Commission for Electoral Reform, an idea he endorsed at last year’s party conference" 🌹 #Labour4PR
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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Millions of people vote and they know their vote doesn't count. Our new Prime Minister has spoken a lot about rewiring Britain - and a fundamental part of that is our voting system" 🌹#Labour4PR 1/2
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🗳️ The priorities ballot is open 🌹 Vote for Electoral Reform (#8) ⌛️ Vote early - ballots close at 14:00 #Labour4PR #Lab26
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🌹 If you're at #Lab26 and you want to see the electoral reform motion debated and won on the conference floor, come along to our lunchtime briefing today Get up to speed and pick up some #LabourPR merch 🙋 Delegates and visitors welcome
labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
Delegate briefing: Saturday — Labour For A New Democracy
Our Saturday delegate briefing for Labour Party conference delegates
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💥 “A potential crowd pleaser would be to tell Labour activists from the main stage what he told them as Greater Manchester mayor from the fringe last year – that he will set up a commission to examine electoral reform” Prioritise Electoral Reform #Lab26 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🗳️ The Big Electoral Reform Debate 🪑 @siennarodgers.bsky.social with @robfordmancs.bsky.social 🎤 For PR @jessicatoale.bsky.social @paulsweeney.bsky.social 🎤 For FPTP Supportive Labour MPs invited 🕡 18:45, Sun 27 Sept 📍 Auditorium 1C, ACC www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/event-listin...
labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
The Big Electoral Reform Debate — Labour For A New Democracy
Parliamentarians debate: is First Past the Post still fit for purpose?
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🏛️ How electoral reform could unlock Britain’s full potential With @thefabians.bsky.social 🪑 @pollytoynbee.bsky.social 🎤 @alexsobel.co.uk 🎤 @rachelblakemp.bsky.social 🎤 @npjgarland.bsky.social 🎤 @eichhornjan.bsky.social 🕓 28 Sept 16.15 www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk/event-listin...
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Rewiring the state: how electoral reform could unlock Britain’s full potential — Labour For A New Democracy
Join our joint fringe event with the Fabian Society
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Via Labour for a New Democracy: Changing Britain’s voting system is among the most popular issues tabled for debate at this year’s Labour conference by local branches "At least three dozen Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) have submitted motions on the subject" - the most in three years apparently
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
💥 Dozens of local parties have sent electoral reform motions to #Lab26, thought to be more than any issue since the 2023 rule changes 🎯 Labour in Government must take the first step by launching a National Commission on Electoral Reform 🌹 We look forward to the debate #Labour4PR
labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
Labour For A New Democracy - 2026 Contemporary Motion
The campaign for Labour to enact electoral reform, introduce Proportional Representation, and bring in fair votes
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
⌛ Less than a week until Labour Conference #Lab26 📺 In 2022, Conference overwhelmingly backed Proportional Representation 🌹 In 2026, Labour in Government must take the first step towards fair votes: by launching a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🌹”Others have commented on how unfair, unrepresentative and unsustainable our electoral system is… I hope the Minister will give assurances about the steps the Government might take to protect our democracy and ensure every vote counts.” @annadixonmp.bsky.social
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌹 “I wish to express my regret that this amendment was not considered. This Bill is an opportunity to go as far as possible to restore trust. Many of us believe that trust is now missing.” @darrenpaffey.bsky.social MP
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“In doing this, Andy Burnham would show progressive voters and the Labour movement he can be trusted to keep his word – and that he really does intend to be a great, reforming Prime Minister.” 🗞️ Paul Sweeney MSP today in LabourList 👇 @paulsweeney.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/09/wher...
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'Where next for electoral reform?' - LabourList
It is clear that a consensus is emerging around electoral reform that spans the Labour movement - and the momentum is becoming unstoppable.
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🔴 Andy Burnham Insists He Still Backs Electoral Reform After Amendment Blocked Ministers offer cross-party talks on changing Westminster’s voting system as bid for speedy reform stalls bylinetimes.com/2026/09/07/a...
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Andy Burnham Insists He Still Backs Electoral Reform After Amendment Blocked
Ministers offer cross-party talks on changing Westminster's voting system as bid for speedy reform stalls
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🌹 “This Bill doesn’t address what I think is the most pressing question when it comes to our democracy. “It’s clear that First Past the Post simply doesn’t work anymore and that’s why I’m calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.” @lizzicollinge.bsky.social
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
“The Government’s priority is a politics that works for all people in all places, not some people in some places. The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform as a way of supporting that objective.” 💬 @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/09/07/a...
bylinetimes.com
Andy Burnham Insists He Still Backs Electoral Reform After Amendment Blocked
Ministers offer cross-party talks on changing Westminster's voting system as bid for speedy reform stalls
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🌹 “I’m proud to be part of a party that has always fought to strengthen our democracy. We must now do that for a new generation - by facing up to the triple threat of disinformation, dark money and a failing electoral system.” @alexsobel.co.uk MP & @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social MP
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“This is about bringing forward a commission to look at electoral reform... the Prime Minister recognises that there will need to be a manifesto commitment to make the final change, but a National Commission now will help to shape that thinking.” 🌹 @mike-reader.bsky.social #Labour4PR
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Democracy Minister Florence Eshalomi confirmed tonight in the elections bill debate that "The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform" and said she looks forward to meeting with members from across the House to discuss next steps (h/t Labour for a New Democracy)
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today MPs debated the Representation of the People Bill. Together with friends at @compassoffice.bsky.social and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, we brought 34 alarm clocks to Westminster to send them a loud message: it's time to wake up! ⏰ Our democracy is in crisis. We need fair votes now.
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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚨A system that allows one party to take full power on a small fraction of the vote is also one that's easier to manipulate. The consequences could be incredibly dangerous. 💬 @alexsobel.co.uk on why reforming the voting system and curbing the influence of big money go hand in hand:
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📜 The amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform has been ruled out of scope 🙃 How absurd that the 'Representation of the People Bill' can't consider how people are represented! 💥 This was never about an amendment, but about a National Commission
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The government “will have to respond to a parliamentary petition, initiated by me, which calls for the setting up of a national commission in line with the @appgfairelections.bsky.social proposal.” 💬 Dame Joan Ruddock @damejoanruddock.bsky.social
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system
I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections. It should be an independent, time limited, expert led re...
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"A National Commission on Electoral Reform, taking evidence from people across the country, followed by a manifesto commitment to changing the system, will be a far more reliable and accurate representation of the views of the British people" 🌹 @sandyofipswich.bsky.social #Labour4PR
theguardian.com
A national commission on voting reform is essential | Letters
Letters: Sandy Martin and Joan Ruddock respond to an article on changes to the voting system
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📺 “I am interested in looking at how we restore trust in politics. I am prepared to look at all of those issues, alongside the voting system”
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📻 Great discussion of the need for a National Commission on Electoral Reform on the BBC's #WestminsterHour Starting by quoting @andyburnham.bsky.social: “It is dangerous to continue with an electoral system that can elect a majority government on a minority of the vote” 🌹 #Labour4PR 1/3
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Rob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"I want your children's lungs to be smaller and less functional" is a bold electoral strategy.
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“If democracy is a problem-solving vehicle, then First Past the Post is increasingly starting to seem like sand in the engine... I hope the Prime Minister will lead this change and change politics for good by launching a National Commission on Electoral Reform” 💬 @rachelblakemp.bsky.social
politicshome.com
The time has come for electoral reform
“PR’s time has definitely come – because I think the world we are in now demands a new politics. It demands a new approach.” That was Andy Burnham ...
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“More PR would stabilise British democracy. Andy Burnham has made clear that he is a dedicated pragmatic reformer. A National Commission on Electoral Reform now would put that enlightened purpose into practice” Neil Kinnock in the @observeruk.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR
observer.co.uk
Neil Kinnock: First past the post is no longer fit for pu...
Westminster’s voting system has led to just one in 10 voters believing politicians put the country first. The call for electoral reform has never been louder, says the former Labour leader
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
💥 BREAKING: A majority of MPs want a National Commission on Electoral Reform - finds @yougov.co.uk poll of MPs 🏛️ All MPs: Support: 53% Oppose 34% 🌹 Labour MPs: Support: 55% Oppose: 29% 📰 Read the full story on @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
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Majority of Labour MPs back review of voting system, poll reveals - LabourList
More than half of Labour MPs support establishing a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review Britain's electoral system, according to a poll of parliamentarians.
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Alex Zur-Clark @alexzurclark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Great piece from @jessicaelgot.bsky.social, worth a read 👇
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 25/08/2026
Burnham to be asked to back review into replacing first past the post
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Burnham to be asked to back review into replacing first past the post
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election * Why do some Labour MPs want electoral reform and will it happen? Andy Burnham will face an immediate test of his backing for electoral reform in his first week in parliament as prime minister, with almost 100 Labour MPs supporting a bid for a new national commission. Burnham, a longtime advocate of electoral reform, will be asked to support the new commission into ditching first past the post in his first 100 days as prime minister. Continue reading...
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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“Burnham, a longtime advocate of electoral reform, will be asked to support the new commission into ditching First Past the Post in his first 100 days as Prime Minister." 🗯️ “Andy remains strongly committed to electoral reform" @andyburnham.bsky.social #ProportionalRepresentation #Democracy
theguardian.com
Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“Burnham, a longtime advocate of electoral reform, will be asked to support the new commission into ditching First Past the Post in his first 100 days as Prime Minister. MPs have said the National Commission on Electoral Reform must report before the next election” #Labour4PR🌹
theguardian.com
Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
✍️ “So I think PR is more likely to happen than not… I recognise that it is hard to defend a system that gave Labour two-thirds of the seats in the Commons on one-third of the votes.” @rentouljohn.bsky.social @the-independent.com #Labour4PR 🌹 www.independent.co.uk/voices/andy-...
independent.co.uk
Andy Burnham wants to change the voting system – and it could well happen
A change to a proportional system is very possible after the next election – there ought to be a debate about which system it should be, writes John Rentoul
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Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Many things are concerning about this, but it shouldn't be forgotten that the Iranian Regime in the 1980s killed and tortured many socialists & social democrats who had risen up against the Shah. I do not understand how anyone on the left can support the Iranian regime. www.ft.com/content/93e6...
ft.com
UK Green activist who celebrated Iran’s ‘resistance’ elected to party council
Eleanora Folan had praised Tehran’s ‘courageous fight against the imperialist dogs’
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Sandy Martin @sandyofipswich.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I have complete faith that the government will set up a National Commission over the coming 2 months- but if you want belt and braces, why not get your constituency party to propose a motion to Conference @labour4pr.bsky.social
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
🙏 Thank you to everyone who has already tabled our 2026 conference motion with your CLP 🚀 This Tuesday 11 August, Labour for a New Democracy is holding an online launch event for this motion campaign Sign up and join us 👇
labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
Campaign update: motion launch — Labour For A New Democracy
Join us on 11 August for the launch of our 2026 contemporary motion
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