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Recounting UK House of Commons divisions in proportion to the GE24 popular vote. See FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7

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Proportional Commons @propvoting.bsky.social · Aug 15
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016.

Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of FPTP distortion.
This chart is a summary of proportional recounts of votes in the House of Commons, since 2016. Each bar shows one session, started by a King or Queen's speech. The height of the bar indicates the percentage of votes on legislation that went the wrong way in that session, because of First Past the Post (FPTP) distortion. On average, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match popular votes with FPTP. Recounts are calculated in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. See @propvoting.bsky.social for analysis of each vote. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
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2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: Amendment 15

The 153 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,419,662 voters.
The 301 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,286,657 voters.

Aye majority = 4,133,005

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: Amendment 15 The 153 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,419,662 voters. The 301 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,286,657 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: Amendment 16

The 142 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,937,749 voters.
The 301 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,315,934 voters.

Aye majority = 2,621,815

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: Amendment 16 The 142 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,937,749 voters. The 301 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,315,934 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Here is the proportional recount of the vote tonight on your NC3. As you see, it would have succeeded, if seats matched votes.
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: New Clause 26

The 76 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,677,011 voters.
The 296 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,172,655 voters.

No majority = 2,495,644

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: New Clause 26 The 76 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,677,011 voters. The 296 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,172,655 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: New Clause 3

The 86 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,304,152 voters.
The 298 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,195,703 voters.

Aye majority = 1,108,449

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-03: Pension Schemes Bill: New Clause 3 The 86 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,304,152 voters. The 298 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,195,703 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 64: Rates of alcohol duty

The 349 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,877,311 voters.
The 172 MPs voting 'No' represented 13,251,210 voters.

No majority = 3,373,899

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 64: Rates of alcohol duty The 349 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,877,311 voters. The 172 MPs voting 'No' represented 13,251,210 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 51: Inheritance tax (pension interests)

The 360 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,508,779 voters.
The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,670,513 voters.

No majority = 2,161,734

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 51: Inheritance tax (pension interests) The 360 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,508,779 voters. The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,670,513 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 50: Inheritance tax (limiting reliefs etc)

The 321 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,194,520 voters.
The 181 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,556,757 voters.

No majority = 6,362,237

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 50: Inheritance tax (limiting reliefs etc) The 321 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,194,520 voters. The 181 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,556,757 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 28: Capital gains tax (employee-ownership trusts)

The 360 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,100,785 voters.
The 162 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,560,377 voters.

No majority = 2,459,592

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 28: Capital gains tax (employee-ownership trusts) The 360 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,100,785 voters. The 162 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,560,377 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 9: Basic rate limit and personal allowance 28-29 to 30-31

The 345 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,242,588 voters.
The 174 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,364,932 voters.

No majority = 6,122,344

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 5: Income tax (savings rate for future)

The 363 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,271,874 voters.
The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,666,980 voters.

No majority = 2,395,106

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 5: Income tax (savings rate for future) The 363 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,271,874 voters. The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,666,980 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 4: Income tax (dividend rates)

The 368 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,410,192 voters.
The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,684,744 voters.

No majority = 2,274,552

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-12-02: Budget Resolution No. 4: Income tax (dividend rates) The 368 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 10,410,192 voters. The 164 MPs voting 'No' represented 12,684,744 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Here is the proportional recount of the vote tonight on your NC17. As you see, it would have succeeded, if seats matched votes.
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0318/amend/english_dev_day_rep_1125.pdf#amnd_NC17
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016
(Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016 (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: 3rd Reading

The 321 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,768,423 voters.
The 177 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,189,063 voters.

No majority = 6,420,640

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: 3rd Reading The 321 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,768,423 voters. The 177 MPs voting 'No' represented 14,189,063 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 80

The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,974,687 voters.
The 316 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,583,931 voters.

Aye majority = 7,390,756

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 80 The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,974,687 voters. The 316 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,583,931 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 69

The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,983,569 voters.
The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,678,819 voters.

Aye majority = 7,304,750

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 69 The 185 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 14,983,569 voters. The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,678,819 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 17

The 85 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,447,426 voters.
The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,757,550 voters.

Aye majority = 689,876

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-25: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 17 The 85 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,447,426 voters. The 320 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,757,550 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 25

The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,696,363 voters.
The 364 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,159,606 voters.

No majority = 1,463,243

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 25 The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,696,363 voters. The 364 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,159,606 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 85

The 56 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,740,311 voters.
The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,225 voters.

No majority = 4,738,914

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 85 The 56 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,740,311 voters. The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,225 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 29

The 73 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,215,200 voters.
The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,726,836 voters.

No majority = 6,511,636

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 29 The 73 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,215,200 voters. The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,726,836 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
propvoting.bsky.social
2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 2

The 156 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,481,396 voters.
The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,084,759 voters.

Aye majority = 2,396,637

But result was No because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 2 The 156 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,481,396 voters. The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,084,759 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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2025-11-19: Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (NI) Regs 2025

The 376 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,763,048 voters.
The 16 MPs voting 'No' represented 4,645,231 voters.

Aye majority = 7,117,817

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-19: Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (NI) Regs 2025 The 376 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,763,048 voters. The 16 MPs voting 'No' represented 4,645,231 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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2025-11-19: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: disagree with LA 37

The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,321,602 voters.
The 91 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,469,574 voters.

Aye majority = 1,852,028

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-19: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: disagree with LA 37 The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,321,602 voters. The 91 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,469,574 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016
(Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016 (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people)
November 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM