Democracy Loves Diversity is the latest event in Make Votes Matter’s Democracy Loves series, designed to showcase how we can use PR to build a better society. In this event, we will highlight how parliaments elected by PR look more like the people they represent. Legislatures elected under proportional systems have a better gender balance, are more ethnically diverse, […]
A protest against democratic politics has been mounting for decades and is gathering steam. It can be seen in the form of ‘silent’ and ‘noisy’ protests across advanced democracies. Mainstream political parties are failing to respond to the protest against democratic politics. This can be seen in their electoral decline, yet centre-left and centre-right parties have shifted their policy positions […]
https://youtu.be/Te0kbOagfks Voters should be able to kick out those who vote on our laws. As the late Tony Benn said, the question we must ask of powerful figures is: "How can we get rid of you?" First Past the Post works to the Tories’ advantage. Their votes are more ‘efficient’ in transferring to seats which means that come election day […]
Politics for the Many is the trade union campaign for political reform. Labour for a New Democracy is the coalition to secure a Labour commitment to Proportional Representation for UK general elections. To build an economy and society that works for all means overhauling the warped electoral system at Westminster that silences millions of working people. Come and visit our […]
Can Proportional Representation deliver 'Strong & Stable Government'? The evidence shows that yes, it can! Legislatures elected under proportional systems have been shown to produce better, and more stable governments. Proportional Representation: Puts an end to the 'yo-yo politics' of First Past the Post. Leads to more stable decision-making, and governments backtrack less. Creates a greater diversity of opinion, and […]
We'd welcome any help to hand out leaflets about our fringe, fish and chip supper and reasons to support proportional representation.
More Unison branches have submitted motions on Proportional Representation to the National Delegate Conference than on any other single issue. With a debate about electoral reform taking place across the wider labour movement, Unison now has an opportunity to take a position. Join Stephen Smellie (Unison NEC, personal capacity) and a panel to hear why First Past the Post doesn’t […]
Do you have a question about proportional representation? Join Politics for the Many and Labour for a New Democracy for an informal opportunity to discuss the questions that come up at your branch, and hear from Sam Tarry MP. Please drop by our stall at Unison Conference to find out more about our campaign and get a ticket. Veggie option […]
We'd welcome any help to hand out leaflets about the priorities ballot and reasons to support proportional representation.
Enough is enough. We demand better. We deserve better. Energy bills are rising 23 times faster than wages. Read more Let's turn anger into hope and hope into action. Please help mobilise for the national march and rally on Saturday 18 June. Watch and share our 'I've had enough, and I am not going to take it anymore' film Action points for you: Please […]
