Parbold Bottle - Beacon for Democratic Reform

Parbold Bottle - Beacon for Democratic Reform

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Let's celebrate the Parbold Bottle built by quarry workers
who dreamt of voting and a better future! Every vote cast should make a difference!

This page celebrates the Parbold Quarry Owners and Quarry Workers who built the Reform Pillar in 1832. They dreamt of being able to vote and of a better future after the Great Reform Act. They inspire us to campaign for further reform so that everyone's vote counts and seats match votes.

16/03/2026
16/03/2026
16/03/2026

First Past the Post is kind of exhausting, honestly 😣

Let's keep it simple. Let's make it proportional.

The best chance of voting reform in a generation 16/03/2026

The best chance of voting reform in a generation Invigorating. That’s the best word to sum up the LDER (Liberal Democrats For Electoral Reform) fringe last night. The panel, brimming with optimism and passion, was (L to R in the photo above): Chair Keith Sharp (LDER), Emma Harrison (Make Votes Matter), Lena Swedlow (Deputy Director, Compass), Li...

Opinion: International Women’s Day: Time to talk about electoral reform 10/03/2026

Opinion: International Women’s Day: Time to talk about electoral reform On 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) will commemorate the women’s rights movement and highlight the progress still to be made concerning gender equality, reproductive rights and gender-based violence. Throughout Derbyshire, events will be held before and on the day to celebrate it. Women....

Photos from Make Votes Matter's post 10/03/2026
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