The 2024 election saw millions of people left without a voice in Parliament. Six in 10 people are now represented by an MP they did not vote for. The 2025 local elections reinforced what we already know: our democracy is broken.

On the weekend 4-6 July 2025 - one year since the most disproportional general election in British history - people across the country will take action for real democracy.

In Manchester, we're holding a rally in St Peter's Square on Saturday 5th July, across from the statue of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. There will be inspiring speakers, joyful entertainment, and hopefully sunshine as we follow the footsteps of 200 years of citizens gathering to demand for their vote to count and their voice to be heard!

We demand:

• No more First Past the Post elections.
• A proportional system where seats match votes.

Logistics

There will be musical performances and a cross-party selection of guest speakers including:

• Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport

• Alan Good, Councillor for Ancoats (Manchester City Council)

• Chris Northwood, Councillor for Ancoats (Manchester City Council)

• Chris Ogden, Co-chair, Manchester Green Party

• Hannah Spenser, Councillor for Hale (Trafford Council)

Please let us know you're coming by signing up, and get in touch at mvm-manchester@outlook.com with any questions or if you'd like to get involved with setting up the rally.