Amid all the political drama over the weekend, with the fallout from the elections and then calls on the Prime Minister to resign, there was also a significant development in the campaign for proportional representation. On Sunday, members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) voted decisively to reject Westminster’s failing First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system and back a move to …
Continue readingEvery day, an estimated 8,000 people die due to unsafe and unhealthy working conditions according to a report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) published in October 2025. About 1,000 workers die from accidents and 7,000 from work-related diseases, accounting for 5–7% of all deaths globally. They die because an employer decided profit mattered more, because a warning was ignored, …
Continue readingThe calls for a debate on our voting system grow louder every day. More people are getting engaged and realising that First Past the Post simply doesn’t represent the will of the people. In fact, there was so much commentary this month, that we didn’t have space to give you every story, but here are the top lines and stories …
Continue readingWhen out campaigning, especially in the run up to elections I often encounter women who say they do not vote. This is one area of life where socio-economic status does not seem to be a factor, with mums on council estates and women living in detached mansions all saying the same thing. I frequently hear phrases such as, ‘I let …
Continue readingThis week is HeartUnions week, a yearly opportunity organised by the TUC to celebrate the power of collective action and the vital role trade unions play in improving working lives across the UK. Let’s also take a moment to reflect on how those same principles that strengthen workplaces can strengthen democracy, particularly as we are about to see major changes …
Continue readingA New Year brings with it new supporters of electoral reform including business leaders and The Economist. Here are the top lines and stories from the UK, Parliament and trade unions. How our voting system affects jobs, pay, and investment Topping the list of things that trade unions tell us they want to talk about are ‘industrial issues’ such as …
Continue readingA 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 …
Continue readingOur 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 …
Continue readingTrade unionists understand power, but our crumbling First Past the Post system is not designed for us to wield power. It’s designed to manage our disillusionment. That’s why support for proportional representation (PR) is now the mainstream. Since 2022 it’s been backed by 80% of Labour Party members. From Andy Burnham to Wes Streeting, from John McDonnell to Luke Akehurst, …
Continue readingI quite enjoy games of chance. Every few weeks, I play low-stakes poker with a group of people who have become firm friends. I also like playing Dungeons and Dragons whenever I can organise enough people to do it. Throwing an eight-sided dice is a great way to kill a troll. However, I’m less convinced it’s a great way to …
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