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Danny Smith

@dannysmith1986.bsky.social
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Autistic. Socialist. North Cumbria Local Group Coordinator for Make Votes Matter & Compass. Independent Penrith Town Councillor. Third Sector Employee. Here for enhancing democracy and participation. All posts in a personal capacity.

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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Government must honour its manifesto commitment to hold a public consultation on the future of the House of Lords. We're asking peers to support a Bill that would kickstart that process. Please sign the letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/200648/...
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House of Lords reform
The Government must honour its manifesto commitment to hold a public consultation on the future of the House of Lords. We're asking peers to support a Bill that would kickstart that process. Please si...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The Police are investigating Reform UK over allegations that it broke foreign funding laws. It's clearly time to kick big money out of our politics. Please sign the letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/200435/...
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Reform UK under Police investigation
The Police are investigating Reform UK over allegations that it broke foreign funding laws. It's clearly time to kick big money out of our politics. Please sign the letter.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/we...
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We need healthier food on our shelves!
Across the UK, supermarkets and manufacturers flood our shelves with unhealthy products, push promotions on unhealthy food, and make healthier options harder to find and more expensive. Meanwhile, foo...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🚨 An undercover investigation shown on Channel 4 exposed Reform figures allegedly breaking the law over foreign funding. Now demand a full criminal investigation. Sign the petition. 🔥 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/in...
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Sign the petition to hold politicians to account
Together, we can make sure no one - however rich or powerful they may be - is allowed to take us or our democracy for a ride.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A small number of MPs taking lucrative second jobs is giving all MPs a bad name. We're calling on the Government to take action on MPs' second jobs. Please sign our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/199569/...
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MPs' Second Jobs
A small number of MPs taking lucrative second jobs is giving all MPs a bad name. We're calling on the Government to take action on MPs' second jobs. Please sign our letter.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It feels like you can’t watch a game of football without wading through annoying gambling ads. 🙄 😡It’s dangerous for young fans, and it puts a stain on the beautiful game. ⚽Find out what you can do about it. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Protect young fans: kick gambling ads out of football
Gambling ads are all over football, targeting young fans and risking dangerous addictions. Millions are watching the Premier League - so can you help me get them banned now? We don’t have long!
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire prevention plan. Join me and sign the petition here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
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Protect nature for the future: make wildfire prevention a national priority
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire ...
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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Britain is facing a crisis of trust and power. That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all. 🧵1/4
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire prevention plan. Join me and sign the petition here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Protect nature for the future: make wildfire prevention a national priority
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire ...
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
💬 "Putting power in every postcode means making sure that every vote counts equally, no matter where you live." Our Manchester activist Abbie responds to Andy Burnham 🔥 Our voting system means that some places get a lot more attention than others. Redistributing power means changing this.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first item on the new PM’s list. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first it...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na... @OpenBritainHQ
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
✍️ SIGN OUR LETTER TO ANDY BURNHAM: WE NEED A FAIR VOTING SYSTEM! Together with @compassoffice.bsky.social & @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, we've written to the incoming Prime Minister, calling for urgent action to fix our broken democracy. Add your name 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
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Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our demo...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Moving is stressful enough without fighting for your own deposit back. We need to stop landlords making fake damage claims and holding our cash hostage. I've backed the 38 Degrees petition to fix the broken renting rules. Add yours too: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/gi...
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Stop landlords holding our deposits hostage!
Too many renters are losing out to fake damage claims and dodgy deposit schemes. Let's force landlords to hand our money back quickly and fairly. Add your name to the petition today:
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"What principle could be more basic in a democracy than the principle that everybody's vote counts equally?" Today in Parliament, there was a debate about Britain's voting system. Here's just a few highlights. Thank you to all the MPs who spoke out for fair votes!
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MVM North West Surrey @mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The sun is shining. Change is coming...! @makevotesmatter.bsky.social 💥MVM North West Surrey making the local news here💥 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/news/politic...
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Campaign for electoral reform comes to Woking
Campaigners from Make Votes Matter North West Surrey took to the streets of Woking as part of a nationwide day of action calling on Westminster to “wake up” and deliver electoral reform.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
"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👇
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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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Make Votes Matter North Cumbria @mvmnorthcumbria.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Yesterday we were out in Keswick, making some noise in the hope that it woke up those in Westminster who are sleeping on a broken voting system. Hopefully they heard us. We know the people in Keswick certainly did! #WakeUpWestminster
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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We had a productive couple of hours today drawing the attention of the Chester public to the urgency of scrapping unfair First Past The Post elections. #ProportionalRepresentation
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MVM North West Surrey @mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
@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
Scribbled Zzzzzzz' riuse out of Sean Henry's 'Catafalque (Lying Man)' sculpture on the square near Victoria Way & the High Street, Woking.18 MVM supporters gather around Sean Henry's 'Catafalque (Lying Man)' sculpture on the square near Victoria Way & the High Street, Woking.  They're holding bnanners in support of MVM's 'Wake Up Westminster' campaing.  It's a sunny day - blue sky and smiles!
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MVM - Totnes & South Devon @mvm-totnes.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We were in town this morning calling for electoral reform on a national day of action. #WakeUpWestminster
Banner hanging from a bridge which reads "Wake up Westminster - It's time for proportional Representation".
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
#PoliticsNotForSale I've told my MP to support caps on political donations & campaign spend. Tell yours too. Politics should work for everyone, not just those who can afford it. Send a postcard today at politicsnotforsale.mp.unlockdemocracy.justpost.cards
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#PoliticsNotForSale – Make sure your MP knows that too!
Tell your MP to support caps on political donations and campaign spending.
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Make Votes Matter in South West London @swlmvm.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Excited and nervous about our SLEEPWALKING POLITICIANS stunt on the Southbank im London tomorrow between 11-13. Time to #WakeUpWestminster
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Let's hold the Government to its promise! No new oil and gas in our seas. Offshore drilling causes hundreds of toxic spills, deafens whales, and won't even lower our energy bills. It's time to stop letting Big Oil profit at the expense of our ocean. Add your name you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Big Oil billionaires polluting our seas for profit
The Government must keep its promise to ban new offshore oil and gas. Drilling harms marine wildlife, causes toxic spills, and won't lower our bills. Add your name to protect our ocean!
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Britain’s voting system is broken. 70 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it. But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.
Last month’s elections have shown just how broken our voting system is. 70 MPs have just supported an amendment demanding a total review of this system, and a change to proportional representation. B...
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
"Under FPTP, parties can win huge majorities on a minority of the vote. Entire regions can be politically written off. Voters are told to vote tactically rather than honestly. Then Westminster acts surprised when people become frustrated with politics." ✍️ New blog by our CEO Emma Harrison:
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Everyone is talking about PR. Again. - Make Votes Matter
By Emma Harrison, CEO of Make Votes Matter.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet. So why split the vote and let the far-right in to destroy it all? Sign the @compassoffice.bsky.social open letter urging progressive leaders to cooperate at the next election: actionnetwork.org/forms/unite-...
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Unite the Progressive Majority to Build a Better Britain!
Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet. So why split the vote & let the far-right in to destroy it all? That's why I've signed this open letter urging progressive l...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...
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Make Pet Care Affordable: Weeks left to act
Corporate vets are trying to derail new plans for affordable pet care. Sign the petition to cap fees and save our pets!
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
The votes are still being counted, but one thing is clear: First Past the Post is broken. 🗳️MPs elected while 2/3 of voters opposed them. Majority governments on a quarter of the vote. This isn't democracy. Sign the letter calling for electoral reform 👇 secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/191527/...
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A broken system
The votes are still being counted, but one thing is clear: First Past the Post is broken. 🗳️MPs elected while 2/3 of voters opposed them. Majority governments on a quarter of the vote. This isn't demo...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...
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Sign the Urgent Petition - End this rip-off
People in the UK are struggling to get by while some corporations are set to announce record high profits on the back of the Iran war. Join the campaign to demand these war profiteers are taxed so we ...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In Havering, Reform won 71% of the seats on 36% vote share. In Ealing, Labour won 66% of the seats on 30% of votes. In Westminster, the Tories won 59% of the seats on 35% of the vote. In Sutton, 44% of the vote gave the Lib Dems 93% of the seats. Under FPTP, whoever wins, the voters lose.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A please @labouruk.bsky.social, stop saying that it's up to us to stop Reform. YOU could stop a Reform government in 2029, by introducing the proportional representation so many in the country have been clamouring for. The only way Farage can win is through our crazy first-past-the-post system.
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Make Votes Matter in South West London @swlmvm.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Local “Democracy” results from Richmond & Twickenham. 51% gives single party control. ‘Control’ as in EVERY SINGLE SEAT for one single party. No opposition No challenges No alternative views. We need Proportional representation for local elections When do we want it; NOW #WakeUpWestminister
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Make Votes Matter in South West London @swlmvm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Westminster needs to WAKE UP and get electoral reform set in motion. We desperately need Proportional representation. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post | Polly Toynbee
This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. It’s time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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Make Votes Matter in South West London @swlmvm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Like planting trees. The best time for PR were 30 years ago. Next best time is now!
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I’ve just emailed energy secretary @Ed Miliband asking him to send the frackers packing, for good. We need a full fracking ban in England and existing loopholes closed. There’s a short window to act – get involved! @friends-earth.bsky.social action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/ed-mi...
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Ed Miliband: send the frackers packing for good
Fracking in England isn’t over − yet. Right now, there’s a temporary ban on fracking. But it’s not written into law, and loopholes mean so-called low-volume fracking could still go ahead. This leaves ...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The threat of UK democracy being torn apart by something similar to Project 2025 in Trump’s America is very real. Please sign our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/190936/...
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Democracy on the Brink
The threat of UK democracy being torn apart by something similar to Project 2025 in Trump’s America is very real. Please sign our letter.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Sir David Attenborough is a national hero 💚🌍 To celebrate his 100th birthday and all he’s done to inspire us to protect our planet, he should be honored with a permanent statue. Agree? Join me by signing @JohannaBaxter MP’s petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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He’s brought the natural world into our hearts and homes for decades, and fought to protect our planet.
We should honour him properly with a statue to show our appreciation for everything he’s done for us 🌍💚
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The public deserves to know exactly what happened when Mandelson was appointed as US Ambassador despite failing the required security vetting. Please sign our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/190463/...
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Release the ‘Mandelson files’!
The public deserves to know exactly what happened when Mandelson was appointed as US Ambassador despite failing the required security vetting. Please sign our letter.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The Government has an enormous opportunity to kick big money donations out of our politics. Please sign our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/189930/...
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We need a donation cap for ALL donors
The Government has an enormous opportunity to kick big money donations out of our politics. Please sign our letter.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Why do dozens of MPs need second jobs? It‘s a terrible look and it’s eroding trust in our politics. Sign our letter to the Committee on Standards. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/189498/...
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Act now on MPs' second jobs
Why do dozens of MPs need second jobs? It‘s a terrible look and it’s eroding trust in our politics. Sign our letter to the Committee on Standards.
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
A year ago today, @labourlewis.bsky.social brought his Private Members' Bill on water to Parliament.It aimed to fix our broken system by giving the public a say over who should own it.Since then, the call for public ownership has only grown.Watch his speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gIO...
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MP calls for public ownership of water
YouTube video by Clive Lewis
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Win with the progressive majority!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/wi...
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Win with the progressive majority!
There is a progressive majority in Britain. That's not a theory. A fact. Most people want the same things. A society that is fairer. A democracy that works. A planet that survives us. We might hav...
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Mega-donors can pour millions of pounds into our political parties and drown out the influence of ordinary voters. We need a donation cap now. Please sign our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/187342/...
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Get big money out of politics
Mega-donors can pour millions of pounds into our political parties and drown out the influence of ordinary voters. We need a donation cap now. Please sign our letter.
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Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The Government needs to realise more regulation won’t fix our broken water system. We need to kick financial predators out & take it back into public control. But don’t just take it from me. Listen to a sewage campaigner who inspired Channel 4’s ‘Dirty Business’. @windrushwasp.bsky.social
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Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Unbelievable. King Charles is STILL set to fly to the US to celebrate with Trump in April. With everything Trump is saying and doing right now - and the hate and chaos he's spreading - this trip must be cancelled. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
💥 Professor Vernon Bogdanor writes for @financialtimes.com: "An electoral system should do two things: ensure that the majority rules and that significant minorities are adequately represented. First Past the Post achieves neither."
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It’s time to end Britain’s first-past-the-post election lottery
The Gorton and Denton by-election confirmed just how capricious our electoral system has become
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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
📝OUT NOW In 2029, Reform UK could win on under 30% of the vote according to some polls. Our new research paper shows our voting system has a hand in this. Read more & find out why electoral reform is not a nice-to-have, but an emergency. #ukpolitics #PR #FPTP #VotingSystem
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social flags some of the major risks First Past the Post now poses for the UK ⚠️ The govt's line that it has "no plans" to address this is not sustainable 🤝 It's welcome that Ministers will meet @appgfairelections.bsky.social to discuss a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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