Trade Unionists for Proportional Representation

THE TRADE UNIONISTS’ BLOG

January 22, 2026

Why we must act quickly to preserve our democracy and safeguard our social contract

US protest
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A guest blog by Mark E Thomas, Founder of The 99% Organisation Most constitutional reform is based on the “good chaps theory” of politics according to which, although politicians vary in their effectiveness and competence, they’re all working for the good of the country. What is happening in the United States today shows the power of a bad actor, even …

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December 16, 2025

December Round-up

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Our campaign for democratic reform is rising from the grassroots and reaching the people in power. Here are the top lines and stories from the UK, Parliament and trade unions. In the UK The latest YouGov poll, released on 28th October, shows the chaos that will be caused by retaining the First Past the Post system as voters continue the …

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