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#Labour4PR Official Bluesky of: 🌹 Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform (LCER) 🔗 labourforelectoralreform.org.uk ✊ Labour for a New Democracy (L4ND) 🔗 www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 1h
"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 · 16h
🥂 The #Labour4PR Reception has kicked off this evening at Blundell Street 🌹 Come along and celebrate the launch of a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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Sandy Martin @sandyofipswich.bsky.social · 18h
Prime Minister announced National Commission for electoral reform at Conference this afternoon. Hurrah! Time for celebration now 🎉. Join us in www.Labourforelectoralreform.org.uk and help shape the new democracy @labour4pr.bsky.social
The timeline for Labour’s Journey to Electoral Reform
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 18h
"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 · 19h
“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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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 20h
💥 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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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
theguardian.com
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 · 28/09/2026
🌹"Labour is committed to changing the voting system... we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country" @alexsobel.co.uk at our fringe last night. #Labour26 #L4PR
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Defending democracy is constant work. One vital part of it is an electoral system that fairly reflects how people voted." 🌹 @jessicatoale.bsky.social
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"The radical right is a 30% proposition, First Past the Post is the only system in which they can take government" 💬 @robfordmancs.bsky.social
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"This is the first time a Prime Minister has committed to changing the voting system ever. This is the closest we have been in the history of this country" 🎤 @alexsobel.co.uk 🌹 #Labour4PR
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🌹 The Big Electoral Reform Debate has just kicked off at #Lab26 🥀 Unfortunately not a single Labour MP has accepted the invitation to come and make the case for First Past the Post 🎤 Instead we have @siennarodgers.bsky.social playing devil's advocate with a panel of #Labour4PR speakers & experts!
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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...
bbc.co.uk
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
🏛️ 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...
labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
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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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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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 · 12/09/2026
🌹"Its those people who are losing faith with politics who feel disenfranchised the most. We owe it to them to have a national conversation about how we can reform our voting system" @joemorrismp.bsky.social
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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 believe the Government can give us a route to a fairer, more representative politics that instils public confidence through an Independent National Commission.” @Euan Stainbank MP
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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...
labourlist.org
'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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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 · 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 · 03/09/2026
📢 Join Sandy Martin, Chair of LCER, for LFF Live on Labour’s case for electoral reform. Hear about record support across Labour and why a National Commission is the credible first step beyond FPTP. Monday 7th September 6–7 pm Sign up below👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/lff-live-t...
eventbrite.com
LFF Live: The Labour case for electoral reform
On the sixth edition of LFF Live, we'll be interviewing Sandy Martin from Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform
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Sandy Martin @sandyofipswich.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
So no National Commission announced yesterday, but @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social was clearly in listening mode - nothing has been ruled out and PR is still very much on the agenda. CLPs are urged to support our motion to Labour Conference. @labour4pr.bsky.social
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💥 “The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform” 💡 The Democracy Minister confirms that Government is seeking views and proposals to inform the next steps 🎯 As is clear from the debate in Parliament, that means a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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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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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
"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
👍 Great to hear the Prime Minister confirm that he wants to look at the UK voting system 🎯 That's why we need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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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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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 · 28/08/2026
“Now here we are with an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill next week that calls for a National Commission on the electoral sytem. A new YouGov poll finds that most Labour MPs support it, by 55% to 29%” 🖋️ Great piece by @pollytoynbee.bsky.social
theguardian.com
Burnham electrified the Labour party by talking about electoral reform – now he needs to act on it | Polly Toynbee
The prime minister has lifted the spirits of the public and party members, and must use that goodwill to push through change, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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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 👇
labourlist.org
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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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
💥 Front page of the Guardian 📰 Back review on electoral reform, MPs tell Burnham
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“We think it's the right time now for the Government to commit to a National Commission to look at electoral reform... to make sure that people feel like their vote counts and to make sure people don't feel disenfranchised by the political system” 🎙️ @mike-reader.bsky.social 📺 1 of 2 🌹 #Labour4PR
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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 · 25/08/2026
“Andy Burnham is facing new pressure to act over electoral reform, with nearly 100 of his MPs backing a commission to decide on a route to replace the first-past-the-post voting system.” #Labour4PR 🌹 @theguardian.com @guardianpolitics.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Why do some Labour MPs want electoral reform and will it happen?
Despite the policy not being included in the party’s 2024 manifesto, Andy Burnham is under pressure to act
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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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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Got a minute? Sign Joan Ruddock's petition calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... And if you're a Labour member or supporter and want to get more involved - Join us! www.labourcampaignforelectoralreform.org.uk/pages/join
labourcampaignforelectoralreform.org.uk
Join LCER! | Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform
Our members are the beating heart of our campaign - the more paid-up members we have, the more weight our arguments carry.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"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 👇
arguably.uk
Electoral reform has never been closer
The three key ingredients are now in place
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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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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
📈 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
labourlist.org
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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