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MVMCompass Cheshire

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We campaign in Chester and Cheshire for Proportional Representation for General Elections on behalf of Make Votes Matter and Compass. The current system delivers governments most of us didn’t vote for. We want government that better represents the people.

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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.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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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Six campaigners from our group (Make Votes Matter Chester and Compass Cheshire) attended Nantwich Food Festival on Saturday 5th September and spent over 3 hours campaigning for PR. We got lots of good engagement, handed out numerous campaign leaflets and obtained 27 new sign ups.
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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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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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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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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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Changing Westminster’s voting system shouldn't be left to the politicians. An independent commission could get the public and experts together in one room to examine the evidence and build consensus for reform. Add your name today: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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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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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Florence Eshalomi is the new Minister for Democracy, responsible for the Representation Of The People bill, which reaches the Report stage and hopefully final reading in the Commons next week. She is a sponsor of Alex Sobel’s amendment for a National Commission on electoral reform. Fingers crossed!
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Petition: Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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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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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Nearly 200 MPs have signed an amendment to the Representation of the People bill for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. But with the bill delayed until September, we need to show support from the public, which you can do by signing the ERS petition; we need 100,000 signatures by September.
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Let’s measure our democracy by the description of Abraham Lincoln: ‘government of the people, by the people’ (only 20% of the people voted for this Government), ‘for the people’ (whose wishes have not been met for many years) Lincoln’s specification can only be met by Proportional Representation.
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Six of us from MakeVotesMatter and Compass campaigned today outside Chester town hall for a change in the voting system to Proportional Representation so that Government better represents the people. Join the campaign at makevotesmatter.org.uk and write to your MP
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Britain’s voting system is broken. More than 140 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it. But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.
Last month’s elections have shown just how broken our voting system is. More than 140 MPs support an amendment demanding a total review of this system, and a change to proportional representation. Bu...
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Supporters of MakeVotesMatter and Compass demonstrated in Chester on Saturday 13th June, calling on Westminster to deliver electoral reform, one of dozens of events across the UK to highlight that our voting system does not represent how people vote. #proportionalrepresetation; #electoralreform
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It is reported that the prime minister is being ‘’given time to think about what the best thing to do for the country is". The best thing to do would be to bring in Proportional Representation, so peoples views and votes are properly represented. #proportionalrepresentation #makevotesmatter
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
First Past The Post serves the powerful, Proportional Representation serves the people. We have an opportunity right now to change the system. Join the campaign at: makevotesmatter.org.uk #ProportionalRepresentation #ElectoralReform
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MVMCompass Cheshire @mvmcompasscheshire.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Our current system First Past the Post does not reflect how we vote and with multi-party politics, it is now a liability. At the 2024 election, Labour got 34% of the vote. A party could 'win' next time with less than 30%. Proportional Representation would address this. makevotesmatter.org.uk
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