Manchester
In May, we were very pleased to see Andy Burnham declare his support for Proportional Representation on Twitter, as a result of our #PledgeForPR campaign. Make Votes Matter is committed to engaging and building alliances with politicians from across the political spectrum. As one of the most prominent politicians outside of Westminster, it was great to get a positive response from Andy.
Read MorePeterloo 200: The path to Proportional Representation draws on evidence from academics to make the case that the democratic inequality caused by First Past the Post has created in the UK one of the most unequal societies anywhere in the developed world. It is increasingly clear that Proportional Representation is not only more democratic, but it is essential for creating an equal society that can rise to the challenges of the 21st century.
Read MoreThis year marks the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre: a crucial event in Britain’s difficult path to democracy that is often woefully under-acknowledged. To commemorate the event, Make Votes Matter is launching a new report and taking part in a series of events where we will make the case that in memory of those who died at Peterloo, we must continue the fight for a better democracy in the 21st Century.
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