Former Prime Minister John Major questions the ‘validity’ of First Past the Post There has been a significant intervention in the debate around electoral reform recently, in the guise of former Prime Minister John Major. The Conservative politician has questioned the

John Major on the way to conversion to the cause? #FPTP #ukDemocracy #proportionalRepresentation From the article - "the current parliament is the most unrepresentative of how the country voted in history" electoral-reform.org.uk/former-prime...

If You Don't Live Here, Why Are You Voting Here? The democratic case for tightening overseas voting is unanswerable. By John Langley (The Almighty Gob).

Zero UK tax. Full UK vote. No time limit. Someone in Dubai shapes your election result while you queue at the GP they don't use. Still think that's fine? 👉 bit.ly/3MEzC0b #UKDemocracy #OverseasVoters @labouruk.bsky.social @conservatives.bsky.social @reformuk.bsky.social @thetimes.com

Imagine families walking to the polling station together! It's an outrage! FFS! 🙄 #GortonandDenton #GreenParty #UKDemocracy

Very important critique of the government's "Representation of the People Bill", a bill which is full of huge holes. We have to stop multiple, unaddressed, threats to our democracy ASAP.
#UKDemocracy

Very important critique of the government's "Representation of the People Bill", a bill which is full of huge holes. We have to stop multiple, unaddressed, threats to our democracy ASAP.
#UKDemocracy

The Gorton and Denton By-Election Shows Clearly What's Wrong with FPTP - Make Votes Matter By Livvy Gibbs, Young Make Votes Matter Coordinator.

More evidence of what's wrong with #FPTP makevotesmatter.org.uk/campaign-upd... #ukDemocracy fail

Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...

Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

#russia #russianinterference #putin #ukdemocracy #alteredstate #nathangill

Time to fight back Now more than ever, we need to fight back to protect democracy in the UK. Please support us by backing our Crowdfunder today.

Time to fight back #ukdemocracy www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-crucial-...

Reading Rory Stewart's 'Politics On the Edge' and really feel this (or at least excerpts) should be part of the National Curriculum so that everyone can understand the limitations and dangers of our form of government. Trying not to lose all hope, now. #ukgovernment #rorystewart #ukdemocracy

It starts with Palestine protests. But where will the crackdown on Britain’s democratic freedoms end? | Owen Jones In making dissent a privilege, not a right, Labour is crafting a repressive toolkit. Imagine it in the hands of a Farage government, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #ukrighttoprotest #owenjones #ukdemocracy #palestineaction #uklabour #genocide #warcrimes #netanyahu

Comment, opinion and discussion from the Guardian US | The Guardian Latest opinion, analysis and discussion from the Guardian. CP Scott: "Comment is free, but facts are sacred"

Rory Stewart advocating for a PR system - theguardian.com/commentisfree/

"A New Zealand-style electoral system – balancing proportional representation and constituencies – could break the old parties and encourage coalitions around the centre." #proportionalrepresentation #democracy
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The voting age is being lowered to 16. The local MP disagrees with this. Discover what it’s all about with The Ilkley Journal explainer: www.theilkleyjournal.co.uk/p/local-mp-g...

#VotesAt16 #YouthVote #LowerTheVotingAge #EmpowerYouth #UKDemocracy #FutureVoters #GenZVotes #CivicDuty

I suggest we all visit our local @metpolice station and request clarification in writing of how we citizens may lawfully protest about a genocide #Gaza #protest #ukdemocracy

Palestine Action isn’t a danger to British democracy – but this repressive government is | George Monbiot With their illiberal attitudes and ever more draconian use of technology to crack down on protest, it is ministers who now imperil our rights, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre.... #palestineaction #ukdemocracy #pmstarmer #authoritarianism #righttoprotest #georgemonbiot

UK Rally:

"No more First Past the Post elections.
A proportional system where seats match votes.

When: Saturday 5th July, 1pm
Where: near the Central Library in St Peter's Square, Manchester (M2 3AA)

There will be a few speakers and entertainment"

actionnetwork.org/events/manch...

#UKDemocracy

House of the People - National Lottery If you think regular people would do a better job of running the country than politicians, enter the lottery for a seat in the House of the People.

www.houseofthepeople.uk #ukhouseofthepeople #ukpeoplesassembly #democracyuk #ukdemocracy @houseofthepeople.uk

Upcoming Devolution Bill Mega councils would mean more centralisation of power and less say for local communities. That's the OPPOSITE of devolution. Back our letter to Angela Rayner.

Mega councils would mean more centralisation of power and less say for local communities. That's the OPPOSITE of devolution. Back our letter to Angela Rayner. #UKDEMOCRACY secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/172182/...

Panelist @mjgw.bsky.social introduces this Thursday's talk BEWARE THE IDES OF MUSK - TIME TO PUT THE BRAKES ON ELON?

7.30pm Hen & Chicken Bedminster

#whatsonbristol #bristolevents #bristoltalks #elonmusk #alteredstate #ukdemocracy #maga #mega #reform #nickcandy #politicalfunding #democracy

The #PrinceOfWales is acting as a #Democratic Leader should. BRAVO!!! And Props to the #UK for being a great example for the American people!!! #Democracy #UKDemocracy #ForThePeople #KamalaHarris #HarrisWalz #USConstitution #RuleOfLaw #PeacefulProtests ROCK!

She doesn't seem to be particularly pro any of these things! #UKDemocracy #UKpoverty #NHS #UKHumanRights #AccessToJustice #HumanRightsAct #IamEuropean🇪🇺

Prince Andrew's "business trips" file sealed till 2065, The medical report into David Kelly's "de-aliving" sealed till 2073, No-one ever held accountable until after those responsible are dead. What a great democracy we have.

#PrinceAndrew
#TonyBlair
#UKDemocracy

This is worth looking at. Should the Lords be abolished? You decide.
#houseoflords #ukdemocracy