Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system
Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Our voting system is broken.
Over and over again, First Past the Post gives power to governments most people didn’t vote for, poisons our political culture, and breeds instability.
The situation is only getting worse. The next general election could deliver a majority government with under 30% of the vote. This is democracy on the brink.
For years, Andy Burnham has supported Proportional Representation and promised to break with business as usual. He's said we need a “different type of politics” and “reform to the electoral system to enable less point-scoring, more problem-solving”.
We agree. So we've written an open letter asking him to deliver on that promise and make fixing our democracy a priority.
Add your name to the letter today.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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[Your Name]
Dear Andy Burnham,
Our voting system is broken.
Over and over again, First Past the Post gives power to governments most people didn’t vote for, poisons our political culture, and breeds instability.
The situation is only getting worse. The next general election could deliver a majority government with under 30% of the vote. This is democracy on the brink.
For years, you have supported Proportional Representation and promised to break with business as usual. You’ve said we need a “different type of politics” and “reform to the electoral system to enable less point-scoring, more problem-solving”.
We agree. Now we’re asking you to deliver on that promise and make fixing our democracy a priority.
In your first 100 days as Prime Minister, we’re asking you to announce a National Commission for Electoral Reform, bringing together citizens and experts to design a voting system fit for the future.
We look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Make Votes Matter, Compass and Unlock Democracy