Make Votes Matter Torridge & Tavistock

08/07/2024

Torridge & Tavistock MP Sir Geoffrey Cox was re-elected with 31.6% of the votes cast in . That means 68.4% of votes in our constituency didn't translate into seats in parliament. This is no way to run a democracy. !

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06/07/2024

Over 21 million.

That's how many people's votes didn't matter at Thursday's General Election (either because the votes went to a losing candidate, or to a candidate who already had enough votes to be elected).

We think that that number should be ingrained in the minds of our government when they decide how they're going to restore the lack of trust in politics, which is why we projected them on the iconic Nelson's Column last night.

This wasn't the only mischief we got up to last night - keep your eyes peeled over the next few days for what else we've been up to to commemorate the least proportional general election in UK history.

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04/07/2024

This could be the least proportional election in UK history (we're crunching the numbers!!)

We need .

We've just launched our handraiser.

Add your name if you agree that this must be the last election under FPTP!
https://makevotesmatter.org.uk/2024-last-election-under-first-past-the-post

04/07/2024

"If the result [of ] is grossly disproportionate, Labour would have a moral obligation to voters to bring in a fairer system..."

Tactical voting can help oust the Tories, but we should remember that it’s also a democratic abomination, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

03/07/2024

We don't endorse any candidate in this election but we're making an exception for independent Alan Rayner, who is telling voters in Torridge & Tavistock, "Don't vote for me - vote for fair votes". Alan is standing in support of , integrity in politics and the long-term future of our democracy. You may have received his leaflet or seen his ads in the local press. Go, Alan!

26/06/2024

"If the polls are right, the result of the 2024 election could be so skewed as to be the least proportional on record ..."

Editorial: Polls suggest this election could make the case for proportional representation. That would be very welcome

26/05/2024

THOUSANDS have already pledged make a at the GE...
.but we need that number to be MUCH higher to be sure that the call for a fair voting is impossible to ignore.

Will you make your pledge? 👉 https://buff.ly/4bukXeR

25/05/2024

Make Votes Matter is a cross-party, non-aligned movement for voting reform. We won’t be telling you who to vote for in this general election but we suggest you ask progressive candidates in Torridge & Tavistock whether they support a change in the voting system to and what they would do to make this happen, were they to be elected. Then, if you vote for them, hold them to account on their pledge.

09/05/2024

First Past the Post = unequal votes. Don’t take our word for it - look at what Labour’s national campaign coordinator said yesterday.

FPTP pits voters against one another, forcing parties to decide who matters & who doesn’t.

If you live in a safe seat, you can be safely ignored.

Join the movement for change ➡️ https://makevotesmatter.org.uk/join-the-movement/

30/04/2024

On Thursday 2 May voters in the south-west will go to the polls to choose their Police and Crime Commissioner. Previously, these elections used the Supplementary Vote (SV) system, where you could mark a first and second choice. Now, following the 2022 Elections Act, you'll choose a single candidate on the ballot paper. This First Past the Post system is less democratic and gives you less of a say in the outcome of the election.
Please remember that you will need to show ID at polling stations.

Candidates explain their plans for tackling anti-social behaviour ahead of the PCC election.