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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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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

💥💥💥 BREAKING NEWS 💥💥💥 More than 100 MPs have already signed @alexsobel.co.uk's amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. Check if your MP is one of them - and if they haven't signed yet, email them today! bills.parliament.uk/bills/4080/s...

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

💥 93 MPs have now signed this amendment, calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform 🌹 That includes over 70 Labour MPs ⚠️ The Government must get a grip on our broken First Past the Post voting system Fill list of signatories so far 👇

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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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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Levellers’ Day Oxfordshire – Saturday 9th May Members of MVM Oxford took part in Levellers’ Day celebrations at Burford Parish Church. This is an annual event commemorating the execution, on 17th May 1649, of three members of Cromwell’s army who had revolted against his dictatorship.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

They took refuge in the Church and demanded the right for all citizens' voices to be heard through a fair and equal vote. Speeches and debates during the day highlighted the Levellers’ legacy, and how relevant their ideas are for us in the 21st century.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

On the MVM stall we had the opportunity to discuss our current voting system with visitors, stressing the need for reform to deliver fair and equal votes today.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

‘Pints for PR’ in Oxford – Monday 4th May Oxford MVM’ers got together with students of the University at the King’s Arms in Broad Street on Monday 4th May, for an evening of lively discussion about politics in general - and why PR is important for young people in particular.

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Yes.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🎥 NEW INTERVIEW 🎥 "We can't combat climate breakdown without a more effective democracy." @georgemonbiot.bsky.social spoke to Young MVM volunteer Hugo Harvey about how our dysfunctional voting system leads to a toxic political culture and undermines climate action. Watch here 👇

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

URGENT: WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL is the deadline for writing to Housing Communities & Local Government Committee (HCLGC) inquiry on ‘Modernising UK Elections’ The Committee wants to hear from the public on our experience of UK elections. See: makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-submiss...

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Guide to Submitting Individual Evidence to the Modernising Elections Inquiry - Make Votes Matter

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

🚨BREAKING: The new Representation of the People Bill is here. The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented. 60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post. Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️

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The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post

First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

"Far from being a distraction from promoting growth and improving our living standards, electoral reform is a prerequisite for it. It’s time to send a clear message to the government: our dysfunctional electoral system is holding our country back." Our Chair of the Board Susanna Dammann responds 👇

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Business leaders speak out for electoral reform - Make Votes Matter

By Make Votes Matter Chair of the Board Susanna Dammann.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

“We consider that the electoral system no longer serves the interests of UK business in generating growth." Last week, @financialtimes.com published a letter from 20+ business leaders, calling for electoral reform. It's great to see the business community join this conversation 👇

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Letter: The economic case for coalition government

From Peter Norris and others

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our stall on Saturday at the Green Christmas Fair in Oxford town hall - thanks to all volunteers and cake makers. Les, Sheila, Ros, Helen, Stuart, Gill, Cherry, Alma and Sue. Lots of interest and good conversations.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it. I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...

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Petition to Democracy Minister

First Past The Post undermines our politics. It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

First Past the Post keeps promising stability and delivering chaos. Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone. They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat. There is a better way. It's time for PR.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

📰 NEW BLOG by our CEO Emma Harrison 👇👇👇 "The disconnect between this 21st-century electorate and our 19th-century voting system has never been clearer. The multi-party era has already arrived. The only question now is whether our voting system will catch up."

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Welcome to the multi-party era - Make Votes Matter

Everyone seems to be talking about the new multi-party reality we now find ourselves in. While many are wringing their hands and worrying about fragmentation,

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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Petition to Democracy Minister

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

In 2029, more people will be eligible to vote than ever before. But it could also be the year in which more voices than ever are ignored. That is, unless we change the voting system so that everyone can be heard. Read Bertie's blog here: makevotesmatter.org.uk/news/2025/10...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

This week the Devolution Bill, which abolishes FPTP for Mayors, passed second reading 🎉 MP after MP got up to highlight the damage this outdated voting system does to our democracy. Whether we're electing Mayors, councillors or MPs, we need a system where every vote counts.

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

📜 We're pleased to publish a Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform ⚖️ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward 🧵 1/3

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National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference

APPG for Fair Elections

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🚨COMING UP: Important debate in Parliament On 2nd September, MPs will debate scrapping FPTP for Mayoral elections. The tide is turning. More and more people are starting to recognise that this voting system is not fit for purpose. Ask your MP to attend and speak out👇

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Email your MP about scrapping First Past The Post (FPTP) for Mayoral elections

On the 2nd of September, MPs will debate abolishing First Past the Post for Mayoral and PPC elections. Since the system was introduced, it has resulted in Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of t...

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Are politicians stupid, selfish, corrupt and all the same? Or are they just following the rules of a bad game? In a thought-provoking blog, MVM volunteer Paul Tait asks us to imagine the UK political system as a casino game. 👇

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Don’t Hate the Politicians, Hate the Game - Make Votes Matter

Our brilliant volunteer, Paul Tait, has taken a bold and original approach to explaining British politics — not through lectures or jargon, but through a

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

WE DID IT!!! The government has just announced that it´s scrapping FPTP for mayoral elections. In May, this absurd system resulted in some Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of the vote. This is a victory of communities around the country. But it's just the beginning...

Breaking news: First Past the Post to be scrapped for mayoral elections. Now time for Westminster!

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

"Our democracy is not working," said @zackpolanski.bsky.social who we spoke to at Glastonbury. That's why this weekend we'll be taking action for a fair voting system. Join the London rally: actionnetwork.org/events/londo... Or find an event near you: makevotesmatter.org.uk/democracy-ac... 📢✊

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

"Control of your university fees, welfare system, defence and public infrastructure could be in the hands of a leader supported by less than a third of voters. That is, unless we do something to change it." New blog by Young MVM Ambassador Katie Todd 👇

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The public wants a fair voting system. Keir Starmer must listen. - Make Votes Matter

The British Social Attitudes survey shows that 60% of the public now back changing our electoral system, including the majority of supporters of all major parties. Westminster is behind the curve.

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

💥 Public support for electoral reform has reached a new all-time high 📈 60% of people now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party 🎞️ Our Vice Chair @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for the Government to listen & act 🧵 1/3

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW. ✍️ Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...

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📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!

The 2025 Local Election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken. With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning elec...

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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 09/05/2025

Really proud of how the APPG I chair has grown and the level of public support for the commission.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

A sunny day for our first Witney Street Stall this year. We enjoyed speaking with a number of interested members of the public about the need to replace our outdated and undemocratic voting system with Proportional Representation.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

A good meeting, including with Banbury MP Sean Woodcock. Looking forward to MVM activities in Banbury/Banbury constituency.

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Make Votes Matter Oxford @mvm-oxford.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Credit to Fair Vote Canada for this graphic.

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