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Arsenal STH, charity do gooder, pug rescuer, nature lover, mudlarker. Tediously politically correct.Occasionally profane, usually polite. Democratic champion #MakeVotesMatter
@makevotesmatter.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.social📺 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 💪
@makevotesmatter.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.social"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 👇
@quietriotpod.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialNEW: Burnham - Straight From The Heart
Join the gang as they discuss:
🌹The big speech
💬 Fave parts of other speeches
🇪🇺The EU love in
☑️ Dare we dream of PR now?
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🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2QVs...
@emmacampaigner.bsky.socialIf this is true, it's a real turning point for our democracy @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
@makevotesmatter.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialWhat does this response mean for the campaign for fair votes? Read @emmacampaigner.bsky.social's analysis here:
@emmacampaigner.bsky.socialImportant polling from @bestforbritain.org showing just how popular a move it would be to pursue membership of the EU. Will Labour be bold enough?
@sturdyalex.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.social"The same people who were rending their garments when Lord Alli bought a dress for Starmer's wife, screeching 'WHAT INFLUENCE IS HE BUYING?' now look voters in the eyes and insist the crypto bros giving them £72m want nothing in return. By all means, take the donation, but stop taking the piss."
@pimlicat.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialTake a maple leaf outta the Carney book please Burnham bestforbritain.org/uk-needs-to-...
@emmacampaigner.bsky.socialWorking and caring is tough. If I could give up work to look after my mum I would in a heartbeat but we need to pay the mortgage and aware that I will have to fund my own care at some point @mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bestforbritain.orgReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.social🚨 Gordon Brown: "I’ve seen how imbalances in campaign spending can distort democracy. The multi-million-pound gifts to Reform must act as a final wake-up call"
@markpackuk.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialYou can also watch my speech online, which comes with the mystery bonus of me sitting down part way through. See if you can figure out why...
@makevotesmatter.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialYesterday the Lords held their second reading debate on the Representation of the People Bill. Like in the Commons debate two weeks ago, the topic of our broken voting system was brought up repeatedly. Read @emmacampaigner.bsky.social's summary of what happened 👇
@emmacampaigner.bsky.socialThe Americanisation of our democracy needs to be stopped. Democracy shouldn't be for sale, it's time for a cap #r4today
@pauldegregorio.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialNormalise not giving a shit about agency awards.
@pimlicat.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialJust had the most brilliant editorial meeting with our @quietriotpod.bsky.social backers. Fizzing with ideas now. We really do love you guys xxx
@emmacampaigner.bsky.socialVital research from @bestforbritain.org on just how popular rejoining the EU would be if the Labour Party has the courage
@pimlicat.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialSo Kent Police knew about the fash mobilising 24 hours prior to the event?
@damejoanruddock.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialIf you’re interested in the arguments for changing the first past the post voting system for Parliament to a more proportional one please watch my video and sign petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
@sturdyalex.bsky.socialReposted by @emmacampaigner.bsky.socialJournalists who follow me - you can have this one for free, if you get a chance to ask any of them a q.
@emmacampaigner.bsky.socialA few people have asked me about Andy Burnham's speech and whether I was surprised he didn't mention electoral reform. Surprised, no. Disappointed, naturally. Giving up? Never. Campaigners all know that real change takes time!