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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 · 16h
“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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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Following the Prime Minister's announcement of a national commission on electoral reform, the UK's voting system is once again under scrutiny.
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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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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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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
🥂 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 · 29/09/2026
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 · 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
“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 · 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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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
"He's said he wants to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to make a recommendation about the kind of system that would work in modern Britain" 🌹#Labour4PR 2/2
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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
😬 First Past the Post cannot cope with multi-party politics ⚠️ "It is dangerous to continue" with it - as @andyburnham.bsky.social himself says 🎯 It's time for Government to get a grip on our broken voting system. That starts with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
fairelections.org.uk
National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference
APPG for Fair Elections
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚀 Almost 200 MPs - and 100 Labour MPs - joined the call for a National Commission 📊 MP polling reveals MOST of the Commons - including most Labour MPs - back the idea 📈 MPs have caught up with the public, Labour members, and trade unions - which all back PR
bills.parliament.uk
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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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
😬 First Past the Post cannot cope with multi-party politics ⚠️ "It is dangerous to continue" with it - as @andyburnham himself says 🎯 It's time for Government to get a grip on our broken voting system. That starts with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚀 Almost 200 MPs - and 100 Labour MPs - joined the call for a National Commission 📊 MP polling reveals MOST of the Commons - including most Labour MPs - back the idea 📈 MPs have caught up with the public, Labour members, and trade unions - which all back PR
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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 · 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
“It feels to me like a real generation shift in the Labour Party” @jessicaelgot.bsky.social on the huge demand for a National Commission on Electoral Reform across the Labour benches 🌹 #Labour4PR 3/3
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Luke Akehurst discusses the amendment calling for a National Commission - and the path to Proportional Representation 🌹 #Labour4PR 2/3
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