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Mike Wright

@mikejgwright

Head of Communications @Electoralreform, #efc fan, frequently sidetracked by historical trivia | trustee @mollyroseorg

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Voted. Always get a feeling when I approach the polling station. Act feels mundane in some ways, but we’re in a minority globally who get to have a democratic say in how we are governed. Remember, you need ID this time to vote #GeneralElection24

Voted. Always get a feeling when I approach the polling station. Act feels mundane in some ways, but we’re in a minority globally who get to have a democratic say in how we are governed. 

Remember, you need ID this time to vote

#GeneralElection24
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"The only bias in the electoral system should be towards the voter." Darren Hughes, of the Electoral Reform Society, tells #R4Today voters are not seeing 'seats match votes' with the current system, which gave Labour a huge majority on less than 35% of votes.

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One of those ‘why was this not a thing already?’ announcements Labour to tighten ministerial hospitality rules bbc.com/news/articles/…

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Reform enjoyed a FPTP 'winners bonus' at the locals, according to Electoral Reform Society analysis — a major electoral breakthrough Farage's party won just below 31% of the vote, but over 40% of seats Labour, on the other hand, won just 5% of seats on 1/5 despite winning 14% vote

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This is a huge win. Govt announces that mayors and PCCs will be elected under a fairer, more representative system (Supplementary Vote) again. Means more choice for voters, more votes will count towards the result and ensure candidates will need to secure broad support from

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This is huge news for our democracy. 16 and 17 year olds will have the vote in the election. Extending the franchise is vital to nurturing more active citizens for the future health of our democracy.

This is huge news for our democracy. 16 and 17 year olds will have the vote in the election. 

Extending the franchise is vital to nurturing more active citizens for the future health of our democracy.
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Director of Electoral Reform Society Cymru Jess Blair appeared on BBC News this afternoon, outlining why the Government's announcement that the whole of the UK is getting Votes at 16 is a cause for celebration.