Our chief executive Darren Hughes was on Hugo Rifkind's Times Radio show last week to discuss the election results. It's clear that Westminster's voting system is incapable of delivering the parliaments that we vote for.

Our chief executive Darren Hughes told 5 Live listeners last weekend how millions of voters in the UK have decades of experience using proportional representation.

Tomorrow is the State Opening of Parliament. This is a familiar ceremonial occasion in the UK, but for much of the 20th century the Monarch & other Royals also routinely opened legislatures in other realms, states & territories. Here’s a 🧵 on some of the most notable 1/11

Conundrum for UK Labour: it has large parliamentary majority on relatively small vote. First Past the Post electoral system distorts results. German- and NZ-style proportional systems don’t make governing easier, but parties do get fairer representation. theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Thoughts on proportional representation from a three-time winner for the newest member of the Labour PM Club to consider….

The framers of our Constitution knew that our republic would endure only if our presidents have the character and honor to put duty ahead of self interest. President Biden deserves our gratitude for his decades of service to our nation and for his courageous decision today.

I wondered when I reposted this earlier today whether something was moving … impressive film. And the wall of backing coming for Vice President Kamala Harris likewise

What a normal, relatable guy who certainly doesn't hate women having freedoms.

Quite the historic day today with Eluned Morgan likely becoming the first female Leader of Welsh Labour, and presumptive First Minister. Whilst she has reached that role in unexpected circumstances, she is in the position to do so based on her 35-year career in public service.

Another hugely consequential election takes place on Sunday. The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado describes the stakes: nytimes.com/2024/07/26/opi… María Corina Machado

Worth the early start Mayor Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Micky Murray, have a great day!

Thank you, Sir William Browder KCMG, for all your work in helping to secure the release of Vladimir Kara-Murza.

The deal we made to bring home wrongfully detained Americans would not have been possible without our allies. They stepped up and stood by us. So for anyone who questions whether allies matter, today is a powerful example of why it’s vital to have friends in this world.

Washington, D.C., qualifies open primaries initiative for the November ballot! 🗳️ uniteamerica.org/articles/its-o…

She’s BAAAAACK!

Let’s get 500 retweets on this new video highlighting who Tim Walz is

Tim Walz on Republican attacks on reproductive rights: "Even if you wouldn't make the same choice for yourselves, there's a golden rule: mind your own damn business!"

Folks, it’s a manufacturing boom.

Good work in Paris NZL!! 🇳🇿 #Olympics2024

Our Chief Executive Darren Hughes will be part of this exciting discussion on 27th August (7pm uk time). Sign up to attend for free!