Sigh. I don’t recognise this party anymore - I feel so conflicted on what decision to make. I love the Labour Party and am heavily involved in campaigns and EC but I just can’t tolerate this.

Gonna have to take some time to think, as this is a big decision for me

The only reason we use first-past-the-post is because it happened to be what the British were using in 1867.

Most of the world has moved onto proportional representation, it's long past time we followed.

An inspirational (+ really practically helpful) read for any activist, for any cause.
I've noted down so many quotes to turn to when campaigning gets hard.

Just as I was wondering how John Green + co pulled off such a successful win to advance global health last week...
#dftba

Just gonna leave this here

A delightful sunny day talking to fellow #Manchester residents about the worth of their vote. 🗳️

Be part of making your vote really count through #ProportionalRepresentation by joining us (free) for more info and activities.

makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-movem…

Make Votes Matter #EqualVotes

'Since the last general election support for PR has gone from a relative minority interest to the consensus position across the Labour movement.'

Abbie Jones & David Ward on the vast demand for voting reform converging on Labour Policy Forum

#Labour4PR 🌹
labourlist.org/2023/06/propor…

Next month’s Labour Policy Forum must back new The Labour Party consensus that First Past the Post should scrapped. Time to make all votes matter equally wherever they are cast. Read why in new LabourList article by Abbie Jones & myself here: labourlist.org/2023/06/propor…

“Like Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, Driscoll also supports proportional representation, another departure from national
Labour party policy” But PR is party policy ⁦LCER⁩ ⁦Make Votes Matter⁩ ⁦Electoral Reform Society⁩ theguardian.com/politics/2023/…

On 15th June Compass and The People's Powerhouse are hosting a night of live music, conversation, and inspiration with leaders and local organisations.
The lineup includes Mayor Andy Burnham and a New Orleans brass band, join me there: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_event…

Love this so much.
Mothers, please do share what you get up to when the world thinks you're 'resting'.
#MamaRest

You had me at New Orleans style brass band in Night and Day #Manchester .

Come one come all to recharge your activist batteries.
actionnetwork.org/ticketed_event…

She walked down the aisle,
not impeded by the usual
Saturday crowd,
for they were somewhere else.
She smiles at the embellished
Be-flagged packaging, the
Jewels of English picnic delights,
the excess now adorned with clumsily placed yellow stickers
left untouched
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I've spoken to so many people today who don't have photo ID and aren't going to be able to vote tomorrow. It's really disheartening to see the direct effect of disenfranchisement.

Sisters wearing niqab, burqa or chador etc, can ask to have their photo ID checked in a private area by a female member of staff

Most polling stations should have these provisions in place. Should you encounter one that doesn’t, we’d like to know: (4/)

🔗bit.ly/3noGsKk

'I’ve got plenty to vote against - would be nice to have something to vote for.'

That hit me harder than it had any right to.
#MakeVotesMatter
💜🤍💚

Twitter has actively made a decision to make itself an unsafe place for people like me. Guess I'm heading out then.

To my knowledge, my Bury Council Holyrood candidates aren't on Twitter so I can't ask them to #PledgeForPR , but I'll certainly be asking them to if they knock on my door.

#LocalElections2023

Armando Iannucci We are offering all UK adults 18+ a free voter ID. Use code FREEVOTERID at citizencard.com

Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) - GOV.UK gov.uk/apply-for-phot…