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Campaigning in Hackney for Proportional Representation for Westminster elections - also keen to see FPTP be abolished in other countries

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 08/10/2026
Great CBC article on how first-past-the-post has distorted Quebec's democracy. The PQ, QS, and PCQ all committed to electoral reform during the election campaign. Now is the time to make that happen. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Parti Québécois win with record-low vote share revives calls for electoral reform | CBC News
A record-low vote share for Quebec's incoming PQ government has reignited a long-simmering debate over how the province elects its leaders.
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MVM Hackney @mvmeastlondon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Imagine if the UK manages to change the voting system to a Proportional representation system. Would other countries that still have First Past The Post be inspired to also make the change? @fairvote.ca @fixourhouse.bsky.social @prorepcoalition.bsky.social @fairvote.bsky.social
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"There are several reasons for the UK to adopt a more proportional voting system of which the most important is the moral one: it’s fairer." A letter by our Chair Susanna Dammann has been published in the Guardian:
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Why a PR voting system is the best bet for Britain | Letters
Letters: Tom Walker responds to a letter that said first past the post is the lesser of two evils for voters. Plus letters from Susanna Dammann and Steve Smart
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This Congress was the least productive in recent history. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans feel our politics doesn’t work for them. Can ranked choice voting improve government? Yes. RCV pushes lawmakers to work together & deliver results for all voters – not just their partisan base. #RankedChoiceVoting
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 06/10/2026
Quebec’s election saw one of the most distorted election results in Canadian history: the PQ won 46% of seats with 28% vote, while the CAQ got zero seats with over 500,000 votes. Read our write-up to see how proportional representation fixes this. www.fairvote.ca/06/10/2026/p...
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Parti Québécois wins 46% of the seats with 28% of the vote
Quebec election 2026 with first-past-the-post. Parti Québécois wins 46% of the seats with 28% of the vote.
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In the 2026 elections, 15 cities, counties, and states will use ranked choice voting. In Alaska & Maine, RCV will be used in U.S. House & Senate elections that could determine control of Congress. Learn about these races & more in our latest News Update⬇️
fairvote.org
FairVote news update: Oct. 6, 2026 - FairVote
In November 2026, 15 cities, counties, and states will use ranked choice voting. Learn more in this news roundup.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Great to see figures from across the political spectrum join the calls for PR. Our campaign is not about party politics. It's about building a democracy that works for everyone, regardless of how or where they vote. When all voices are heard, the whole country benefits.
politics.co.uk
Conservative ex-mayor urges party to embrace electoral reform - Politics.co.uk
Andy Street has urged the Conservatives to embrace electoral reform, arguing that a proportional system would encourage the party to be a “broad church”. The former West Midlands mayor made the case f...
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MVM Hackney @mvmeastlondon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Imagine if the UK manages to change the voting system to a Proportional representation system. Would other countries that still have First Past The Post be inspired to also make the change? @fairvote.ca @fixourhouse.bsky.social @prorepcoalition.bsky.social @fairvote.bsky.social
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 04/10/2026
Spot on from @acoyne.bsky.social on CBC. First-past-the-post means a separatist party can win a majority with 30% and plunge us into a unity threatening separation referendum. Proportional representation means such decisions require broad majority consensus, not the whims of one party.
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Fix Our House @fixourhouse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Proportional representation is "an opportunity to kind of reset and kind of reimagine." marylandmatters.org/2026/09/17/v...
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Voting rights advocates regroup as Callais decision threatens Black representation - Maryland Matters
With “the crown jewel” of civil rights legislation gutted by the U.S. Supreme Court, and possibly the seats of 20 Black members of Congress at stake in November, voting rights advocates on Wednesday c...
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The ers of two parties is over; we need a voting system for how we live today buff.ly/D93Bav0
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First-past-the-post was built for a two-party Britain. Th...
As politics fragments, Andy Burnham’s promise to overhaul the electoral system is welcome – but what comes next is far from settled
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
📺 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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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This November, Alaska, Maine, 11 cities, & two counties will use ranked choice voting in their elections. Three more cities will vote on whether to adopt #RankedChocieVoting for future local elections. Learn more about RCV and the 2026 elections ⬇️
fairvote.org
Where will ranked choice voting be used in the 2026 elections? - FairVote
The 2026 elections are underway. This November, 11 cities, two counties, and two states will use ranked choice voting.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 04/10/2026
Fair Vote Canada's @rcampbell.bsky.social was on @cfax1070.bsky.social to discuss how first-past-the-post incentivises opportunistic snap elections and the need for proportional representation in BC. LIsten here! www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...
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Fair Vote Canada says BC snap election highlights flaws in first-past-the-post - CFAX 1070's Election Coverage | iHeart
<p>Ryan Campbell of Fair Vote Canada joins the program to discuss the organization's claim that BC's snap election exposes weaknesses in the province's first-past-the-post voting system, the case for ...
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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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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 28/09/2026
Britain feels broken because it is being held back. People feel powerless, and they can't hold the powerful to account. Liberal Democrats want to change our politics so that, together, we can fix our country.
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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
APPG for Fair Elections
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New Zealand's move to a fairer voting system began with a Royal Commission. A well-designed, independent process can turn a manifesto pledge into lasting change. The UK now has that opportunity. buff.ly/qhZwBOe
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What does an independent commission on electoral reform need to succeed?
The idea of an independent commission on electoral reform has been gaining traction lately, with nearly 200 MPs calling for one [UPDATE: a Commission was announced on 29th September]. Bu
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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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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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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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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Surveys show voters are interested in options beyond the two major parties. But our single-choice, winner-take-all elections discourage new parties from participating. Proportional representation can put the U.S. on a path to multi-party democracy. ⬇️ #ProportionalRepresentation
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Making multi-party democracy work for the United States - FairVote
A FairVote report on how multi-party democracy may interact with American institutions.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 30/09/2026
First-past-the-post causes snap elections, polarization, and wasted votes in BC. Proportional representation ensures every vote counts and requires parties to work together. Help spread the word in your riding: Sign up to deliver door hangers! www.fairvote.ca/29/09/2026/s...
fairvote.ca
Sign up to deliver proportional representation door hangers in BC
Sign up to deliver door hangers about proportional representation during BC's 2026 election.
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Fix Our House @fixourhouse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Britain may be on the brink of adopting proportional representation 👀 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Incidentally, Burnham referring to the two previous conference votes on proportional representation is a tribute to the diligent work of campaigners in the party. They worked extremely hard to build a base of support in Labour, against the odds.
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FairVote Minnesota @fairvotemn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ranked Choice Voting continues to change the political landscape of Alaska 🔵 🟣 🔴 In this year's gubernatorial race, even former and current opponents of RCV are encouraging voters to take full advantage of the power a ranked ballot gives them.
alaskasnewssource.com
‘Rank 1,2,3, not JKT’: Two lowest vote-earning Republicans unite to try and give GOP best shot at winning governor’s race
Two of the lowest-earning Republican candidates for Alaska governor are urging their voters to rank the ballot in a new ad.
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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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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Today I am announcing a new National Commission on Electoral Reform. I invite all the political parties to part of its work. We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone's vote counts and everyone's voice is heard." buff.ly/TcOx9H7
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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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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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Get PR Done! @getprdone.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto’ “We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard.” 👏👏👏 #getPRdone www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics live
PM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older people
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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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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is. buff.ly/BlaDSVv
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Prime Minister announces manifesto pledge and historic National Commission at Labour Conference
Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is.Speaking in L
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 29/09/2026
If politicians feared opposition majorities with 40% of the vote, they would pass proportional representation. Instead, they rely on fear to lock in votes without earning them. Eventually the pendulum swings, leaving us stuck with the outcome we feared, under the system they refused to fix.
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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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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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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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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
@dsallentess.bsky.social and Meredith Sumpter for @americanbar.org: "Proportional representation is a structural solution that would make gerrymandering far harder and give voters representation proportional to their actual support. www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/... #ProportionalRepresentation
americanbar.org
Democratic Legitimacy: Voting Rights and Proportional Representation
After Callais v. Louisiana, winner-take-all districts make racial and partisan gerrymandering inevitable, and proportional representation through the Fair Representation Act would better protect votin...
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 28/09/2026
Fair Vote Canada volunteers talked to voters about proportional representation at Peterborough Pride!
A volunteer stands behind a folding table under a bright blue outdoor canopy tent in a grassy park. The front of the table features a white banner reading "Fair Vote Canada / Représentation équitable au Canada" alongside the slogan "Make Every Vote Count!" and website URL. On the table are informational pamphlets and two display posters showing pie charts comparing election results: one titled "Ontario votes 2025" and another titled "Federal Election 2025" covering Toronto and Saskatchewan. In the background, trees, sunny park grounds, and other event tents are visible.
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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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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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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
"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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FairVote Minnesota @fairvotemn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Alaska's politics has proved again and again that Ranked Choice Voting is a system that benefits voters of all parties by giving them more choices and a way to build towards collaboration, not division.
adn.com
Opinion: Alaska’s election system worked even when it didn’t work for us
Competition, coalition-building and broader voter participation remain strengths of Alaska’s current election system, even when the outcome is disappointing.
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Problem: Voters are fed up with our broken politics. Solution: #RankedChoiceVoting rewards politicians who solve problems for all of us. Learn more about ranked choice voting ⬇️ fairvote.org/our-reforms/ranked-cho…
fairvote.org
Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote
Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
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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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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“The age of monopolistic Labour hegemony is over. Let it go. We need to fight today’s most important battles together, so the prospect of hope might actually start to feel real. Again” @johnharris1969.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over – let it go | John Harris
Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is key, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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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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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 24/09/2026
The next time someone demands you vote strategically, ask: "Will that candidate support proportional representation so no one ever has to vote strategically again?" If the answer is no, refuse to play their game. They are simply using fear to hold onto power.
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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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