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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today's announcement marks the beginning of the end of First Past the Post. To everyone who has contributed to our movement over the years: we can't thank you enough. Now let's push PR over the finish line 💪💯 A message from our CEO @emmacampaigner.bsky.social:
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Francis Chubb @francischubb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I cannot ‘like’ this enough! Fantastic news: long overdue, perhaps a step towards a 21st century Liberal democracy!
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So pleased to hear this confirmed in the PM’s speech. Big congrats to @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and all who’ve campaigned for it! At last we have a chance to restore trust in our politics with a system where “everyone’s views count and everyone’s vote matters” 👏👏👏
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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Steve Peel @steve-peel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Brilliant news. I first realised over 50 years ago what a crap electoral system we have and have supported @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @electoralreform.bsky.social who've done a fab job getting us to his moment. Hooray!
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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
After all Labour's previous dalliances with PR for the Commons, let's hope they see this through - first past the post cannot cope with the modern state of politics.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💥BREAKING: Andy Burnham announces a National Commission on Electoral Reform. This is a historic moment. The era of First Past the Post is coming to an end. It's time to transform politics and make all votes count. It's time for Proportional Representation.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Andy Burnham is expected to mention electoral reform in his speech today. As we wait to hear what he says, let’s be clear: this moment wouldn’t be happening without the grassroots movement that has spent years making the case for change. Thank you for being part of it.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As @alexsobel.co.uk said: “we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country." We didn't get here by accident, but thanks to the tireless work of a grassroots movement up and down the country. We now have a real opportunity to make history. Let's seize it.
leftfootforward.org
UK is closer than ever to getting proportional representation, Labour MP claims
"Folks, we are nearly there"
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's brilliant to see so much support for Proportional Representation at Labour Conference today! Thank you for championing a fairer democracy @labourlewis.bsky.social @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social @paulsweeney.bsky.social #Lab26 #LabourConference2026
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We're here in front of Labour Conference with a message to all delegates: vote for a fairer democracy! Remember to pick "electoral reform" in the priorities ballot! #Lab26 #LabourConference2026
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚨 Urgent message to Labour Conference delegates. Pass it on! On Sunday, you'll get to vote in the priorities ballot, which will decide which motions will be heard at conference. Let's make sure that a fair voting system is on the agenda. Vote for "electoral reform" and ask others to do the same.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Millions of people live in seats that have been represented by the same party since WW2. If Andy Burnham really wants to spread power evenly across the country, this must include changing the voting system so that no community is taken for granted. Our Manchester activist Abbie writes:
northwestbylines.co.uk
Democracy in every postcode – Why devolution needs electoral reform
Our voting system needs reforming to make sure democracy does not suffer from the multitude of parties we have now
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
💥 BREAKING: The government has responded to @damejoanruddock.bsky.social's petition for a National Commission on Electoral Reform, signed by 26,000+ people: Read the reply 👇 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
People have campaigned for a fair voting system for over a century. Now it finally seems within reach: with the two-party system crumbling, public opinion shifting towards PR and a pro-PR Prime Minister. An idea whose time has come? 👇
theconversation.com
Electoral reform is back on the agenda – here’s why things could genuinely be different this time
For once, it could serve the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There's been a lot of debate recently about the influence of money in politics: whether that's dark money from abroad, or the undemocratic power of super-rich donors. Here's why First Past the Post makes the influence of big money in politics even more dangerous 👇
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Yesterday the Lords held their second reading debate on the Representation of the People Bill. Like in the Commons debate two weeks ago, the topic of our broken voting system was brought up repeatedly. Read @emmacampaigner.bsky.social's summary of what happened 👇
makevotesmatter.org.uk
The Representation of the People Bill reaches the Lords - Make Votes Matter
By Make Votes Matter CEO Emma Harrison.
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Dame Joan Ruddock @damejoanruddock.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If you agree why not sign my parliamentary petition seeking a National Commission to find a more proportional voting system for parliament to replace first past the post. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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MVM Warrington @mvmwarrington1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
All set to engage with the Public at the Wigan Diggers Festival. #Wigan #ProportionalRepresentation
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🗳️ Today is the UN's International Day of Democracy. If you asked people what they associate with democracy, many would probably respond: elections. Voting is a fundamental democratic right. But being able to cast a ballot every few years is not enough. 🧵👇
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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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
💥 Great to see coverage of our actions in Bylines Cymru! “We’re gathering near broadcasting because we think our broken voting system should be national news," says our Manchester activist Abbie. Read more 👇
bylines.cymru
Campaigners urge broadcasters to wake up to voting reform
Supporters of proportional representation took their Wake Up Westminster campaign to MediaCityUK, arguing that Britain’s voting system and the growing pressure for reform deserve far greater national ...
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📆 TOMORROW our CEO @emmacampaigner.bsky.social will be speaking at the Kensington Central Library about the UK's voting system and why it needs to change. You can join in person or online. Find out more and register👇
eventbrite.co.uk
USE YOUR VOICE - Understanding Voting Systems - ONLINE
Join the third session in a series of informative meetings - learn how voting systems currently work and how they could be reformed.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💥 "Our current voting system leaves millions without a voice and allows entire communities to be ignored by Westminster. We already know that the PM is able to talk the talk: now he needs to show courage where it matters.” Great coverage of last week's events in @bylinetimes.bsky.social 👇
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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📩 Yesterday we went to Number 10 with a special delivery for the Prime Minister. Andy Burnham is our first PM to openly support PR. We know he can talk the talk. Now it's time for him to walk the walk. @compassoffice.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @jowusunepaul.bsky.social
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💥💥💥"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." Great to hear this from Democracy Minister Florence Eshalomi 💯 But now it's time for action 👇🧵
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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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"Let's make votes matter" - @alexsobel.co.uk 👏👏👏
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thank you @labourlewis.bsky.social for coming to support our action in Westminster this morning! ⏰ Clive is one of the 180+ MPs who signed an amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. First Past the Post isn't working. It's time for a system where all votes matter.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚨 The electoral reform amendment won't be heard today - it was ruled out of scope. This is disappointing. But if the government thinks this is the last they'll hear from us, they're badly wrong. A fair voting system is not a "nice to have." It must be a priority.
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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today is the third reading of the Representation of the People Bill. The biggest amendment to the bill - signed by over 170 MPs from across the House - calls for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. Our voting system needs an urgent review. We hope the government listens.
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Sandy Martin @sandyofipswich.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... I explain why a national commission is the better way to determine our electoral system, rather than a referendum @labour4pr.bsky.social
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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's great to hear that Burnham is still committed to a fair voting system. But words are no longer enough. Now he's got the power to deliver the change he's long advocated for. So what is he waiting for? Our message to the PM is simple: the time for PR is now. ⏰
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Billy Bragg is right. Over and over again, millions of us cast a vote knowing it will likely count for nothing. It's no wonder so many people are angry, frustrated and disillusioned. No wonder many are losing hope and giving up on voting. PR is a way to give everyone a fair vote and a fair voice.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"What was once a constitutional nice-to-have, has become an essential safeguard in the face of real danger to democracy." 💯 @pollytoynbee.bsky.social is right. Electoral reform can't wait any longer. We're calling on Andy Burnham to act and announce a National Commission within his first 100 days.
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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🚨 If the next general election is held under First Past the Post, it will deliver the most chaotic and unrepresentative results we've ever seen. By then, the damage will be done. But we can still prevent a full-blown democratic crisis. We agree with the Guardian: it's time to act.
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on electoral reform: don’t wait for a crisis to fix a broken system | Editorial
Editorial: In an era of multiparty politics, first past the post risks generating perverse outcomes that delegitimise the democratic process
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
💥 New polling by @yougov.co.uk shows that 53% of MPs support a review of Westminster's voting system - a National Commission on Electoral Reform. First Past the Post is long past its sell-by date. The country is ready for change - it's time for PR 💪
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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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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Hell yes 💪💯 For years, we heard that Proportional Representation was a fringe demand. That Westminster would never back it. That it wouldn't happen. Now, in the words of John Rentoul, it's "more likely to happen than not". Let's keep up the pressure! We can win and transform politics for good ✊
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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Sometimes we get asked: is electoral reform really a priority right now? Yes - because how we elect our MPs impacts everything: the governments we get, the laws they pass, the direction the country takes. We can’t solve the problems we face without a healthy democracy.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
✍️ Nearly 19,000 people have already signed our open letter to Andy Burnham, calling for a fair voting system. Can we get it to 20,000 before Parliament returns from recess? Sign and share 👇 @compassoffice.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org
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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Despite recent shifts, we're still in a 5+ party system. We don't know who will win the next election. But there's a real risk of a majority government getting elected on as little as 25% of the vote. We must scrap First Past the Post before it turns our democracy into a joke.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Under First Past the Post, it doesn't matter how many votes you get. All that matters is how split or united your opponents are. Elections shouldn't feel like a guessing game. It's time to make seats in Parliament reflect how the country votes. It's time for PR.
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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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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Progressive campaigners are urging Andy Burnham to implement a wealth tax, proportional representation and a media-ownership tax on offshore owners of UK newspapers @compassoffice.bsky.social @hackedoff.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leftfootforward.org/2026/08/camp...
leftfootforward.org
Campaigners call on Andy Burnham to ‘end business as usual’ with key tax, voting and media reforms
Compass has released a new report with a set of key asks for Burnham’s government
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🌹 There's now strong agreement across the whole Labour movement that First Past the Post must be addressed: from members, to unions, to MPs, to the PM 🚀 It's time for the Labour Government to take the first concrete step towards fair votes ✊ Table our #Labour4PR contemporary motion at your CLP
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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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
'Under our voting system, the value of your ballot is determined by where you happen to live.' @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
leftfootforward.org
If Andy Burnham wants to deliver power in every postcode, he has to overhaul our broken democracy
If it doesn't happen, "power in every postcode" will take its place alongside levelling up: a phrase that moved attention around the country without ever moving power.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Under First Past the Post, some seats are seen as "battlegrounds" and others as ones that can be safely ignored. To really "put power in every postcode", Andy Burnham needs to address this fundamental injustice. New article in @left-foot-forward.bsky.social by our CEO @emmacampaigner.bsky.social:
leftfootforward.org
If Andy Burnham wants to deliver power in every postcode, he has to overhaul our broken democracy
If it doesn't happen, "power in every postcode" will take its place alongside levelling up: a phrase that moved attention around the country without ever moving power.
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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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Great to see a letter by our activist Michael Bursill published in the Guardian 👏👏👏 "If Andy Burnham is as good as his word to date, he will set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform." 🤞
theguardian.com
Making proportional representation work in Britain | Letters
Letters: Readers respond to Guardian analysis examining what Britain would look like under an electoral system of PR
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Important point: electoral reform could help make politics less toxic. "Research has found that democracies with Proportional Representation exhibit less severe affective polarization than those with winner-take-all. Partisans become less inclined to vilify rivals they may later need as partners."
theunpopulist.net
Britain's New Prime Minister Sees Proportional Representation as a Cure to Polarization
America needs a leader to champion similar electoral reforms in this country
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