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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 23h

📺 Make Votes Matter in the news 📺 Our CEO @emmacampaigner.bsky.social appeared today on the BBC's Sunday Morning Live, alongside Sir John Curtice and Lord Robert Hayward. We deserve better than this broken voting system that leaves millions of people ignored. It's time for PR 💪

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

At Green Party Conference in Brighton, we spoke to loads of members from around the country - including its Deputy Leaders @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social! It's great to hear that the party is united in calling for fair votes for all.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

❗️Important point by our youth coordinator Livvy Gibbs: FPTP is the only system that could allow an extreme government take 100% of the power on under 30% of the vote, putting our rights and freedoms at risk. PR would not just make our democracy healthier now, but also help safeguard its future.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Are you at Green Party Conference today? 💚 Join us and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social to discuss the threat that First Past the Post poses to our democracy, and how we can fix the system.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"It was really quite an emotional moment." "This will change British politics for good and forever." At Labour Conference, we asked MPs, councillors and activists about Andy Burnham's electoral reform announcement. Here's what they said 👇

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We welcome Andy Burnham's announcement of a National Commission on Electoral Reform. Last year we published a proposed Terms of Reference 👇 Our voting system needs an upgrade. It's time for a national conversation about what comes next.

fairelections.org.uk

National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference

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Proportional Commons @propvoting.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Similarly around the world 👇

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The vast majority of European countries use forms of Proportional Representation, and have done so for many decades. Not one of them has a significant grassroots campaign for switching to First Past the Post.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Make Votes Matter CEO Emma Harrison said: 'This is a historic moment. For too long, our dysfunctional voting system has denied millions of people a meaningful say over who governs them. Burnham has the opportunity to be remembered as the Prime Minister who changed British politics for good.'”

leftfootforward.org

Campaigners hail ‘historic moment’ as Andy Burnham announces national commission on electoral reform

The prime minister has taken the next step towards changing the voting system

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Speaking on a panel for Make Votes Matter in May, Sir John also highlighted the unfairness of the current system where a party can win many votes but still come away with very few seats."

independent.co.uk

Polling guru John Curtice favourite to lead PM’s first-past-the-post voting review

The polling guru is Britain’s best known an most trusted polling expert

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're a cross-party grassroots movement for Proportional Representation. If you support the work we do, please donate here. makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-wake-up...

makevotesmatter.org.uk

2026 Wake Up Westminster - Make Votes Matter

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are using suffragette colours, as we have since 2015. We oppose transphobia and all forms of hate and discrimination.

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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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

❤️❤️❤️ This is your achievement too. Thank you for all your brilliant work on this issue.

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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 · 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

Proportional Representation can help make our democracy more resilient and limit the influence of dodgy donors. That's another reason to join the movement for fair votes.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

To win full control over our laws, our economy, public services and foreign policy, a party doesn't have to convince the majority of voters. Under current polling, as little as 25% of the vote might be enough.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Under FPTP, a small shift in the polls can completely change the makeup of Parliament. This means that money spent influencing a relatively small number of voters in a handful of marginal constituencies can decide the future of the country.

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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

Proportional Representation on its own is not enough to achieve it - but it's an essential first step to fix our broken politics.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's no wonder so many people have little trust in the system, when millions of votes don't count. We deserve a democracy where we can all feel included, hopeful and empowered to shape our future.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

And then there are countries that technically are democratic, but where many citizens don't feel like they have real power. For example because of the influence of big money, or a biased media landscape. Or because they have a voting system that shuts many people out, as it's the case in the UK.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

There are many countries that have elections, but that no one could in good faith describe as democracies. Maybe the results are routinely falsified and can't be trusted. Or maybe the opposition are all paper candidates, and no meaningful debate is allowed.

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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

Our activists also secured coverage in The Star! "MVM argues that the First Past the Post system distorts public opinion, leaves millions unrepresented, and risks greater political volatility as voters abandon two-party politics."

thestar.co.uk

Sheffield MPs back calls for electoral reform amid 'distorted' voting system concerns

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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

We agree that changing the voting system requires a national conversation - one involving the public. That's why we're calling on Andy Burnham to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform - to design a better, proportional voting system that's fit for modern Britain.

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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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