Andy J Watson
@andywatto.bsky.social
Political Reformer. Loves Walking. Other interests include AFC Liverpool, LFC Men & LFC Women.
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· Nov 21
Should Britain’s next big conversation be implementing a whole new political system modelled on the Federal Republic of Germany?
Earlier in December former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled a package of reforms such as replacing the House of Lords with a new elected Second Chamber. To the disappointment of many ele…
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Should Britain's next big conversation be about modelling a whole new political system based on the Federal Republic of Germany? #UK #Germany #ProportionalRepresentation
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✉️ 100+ activists wrote personal Christmas cards to the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, asking her to support a fairer voting system.
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
December 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
✉️ 100+ activists wrote personal Christmas cards to the Democracy Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, asking her to support a fairer voting system.
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
So we went to her office in Chester to deliver them.
Watch the video to hear some of the messages we sent + see thread for press coverage! 👇🧵
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⭐️ On Day 8 of 12 Days of Democracy, The Molotovs singer Issey Carts reveals another reason to demand a more democratic voting system.
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
⭐️ On Day 8 of 12 Days of Democracy, The Molotovs singer Issey Carts reveals another reason to demand a more democratic voting system.
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
"So many perspectives don't get a hearing in Westminster. There's more to politics than binary choices and people are increasingly realising that."
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There were 3 Warrington-based activists present last weekend in Chester, making the case to Samantha Dixon, Chester North & Neston MP, and Minister for Democracy, that the desire is there to change to a Fairer Voting System. #ProportionalRepresentation
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PR voting promoted in Chester with a timely Christmas theme
A campaign for proportional representation (PR) event in Chester urges people to send Christmas cards to their MP
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December 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
There were 3 Warrington-based activists present last weekend in Chester, making the case to Samantha Dixon, Chester North & Neston MP, and Minister for Democracy, that the desire is there to change to a Fairer Voting System. #ProportionalRepresentation
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"Some seats around the country haven't changed hands in over 100 years."
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
December 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"Some seats around the country haven't changed hands in over 100 years."
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
On Day 7 of 12 Days of Democracy, councillor @carlcashman.bsky.social reveals one of his reasons to support the campaign for Proportional Representation.
...and what are your reasons? ✨
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💥Electoral reform needed now
...as told by The @economist.com
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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...as told by The @economist.com
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/nls1Q...
Britain’s political system is struggling
YouTube video by The Economist
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December 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
💥Electoral reform needed now
...as told by The @economist.com
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/nls1Q...
...as told by The @economist.com
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/nls1Q...
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✨It's Day 4 of 12 Days of Democracy ✨
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
✨It's Day 4 of 12 Days of Democracy ✨
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
Today, Peter Tatchell opens a box and reveals another reason to support Proportional Representation: it can protect our democracy from extremism.
"Our rights and freedoms are too precious..." 👇
In my life as a Campaigner for Fair Votes I have been fortunate to work with some talented and committed people across the North West and further afield. I am very pleased to say Saturday's event in Chester went very well. #ProportionalRepresentation
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Democracy Minister Canvassed in Christmas-themed Campaign in Own Constituency
On Saturday 13 December in Chester city centre, supporters of Make Votes Matter urged constituents of Chester North and Neston to send Christmas cards to their MP Samantha Dixon – the government minis...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
In my life as a Campaigner for Fair Votes I have been fortunate to work with some talented and committed people across the North West and further afield. I am very pleased to say Saturday's event in Chester went very well. #ProportionalRepresentation
www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/d...
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🎁 Today is Day 1 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🎁 Today is Day 1 of 12 Days of Democracy 🎁
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
Every day, we will be opening a present and revealing one good reason to support a fairer voting system.
Let's see what we've got today - and stay tuned for more!
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🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
December 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🎄 It's day 2 of our 12 Days of Democracy 🎄
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
Every day, we open a present and reveal one reason to support a fairer voting system.
Today is @zoejardiniere.bsky.social's turn...
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#Pints4PR 🎄#Xmas2025
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#Pints4PR 🎄#Xmas2025
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
🍻Such a lovely night out with North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social supporters last night!
Lots of positive talk about the campaign for #FairVotes & the progress of @appgfairelections.bsky.social
Add your name to the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
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Now 1200 signatures! Let's get sharing and signing! #ProportionalRepresentation
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Sign the Petition
Organise a Televised Debate on Reforming the UK's Electoral System
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December 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Now 1200 signatures! Let's get sharing and signing! #ProportionalRepresentation
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It might have something to do with the fact that almost every government this century was elected on a minority of the vote.
Just saying.
Just saying.
The fact that every single PM this century has been more unpopular than the previous one shows that the electorate is impossible to please. We are simply predisposed to automatically hate every government no matter what. I don't know how that's sustainable long-term.
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It might have something to do with the fact that almost every government this century was elected on a minority of the vote.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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First Past the Post keeps promising stability and delivering chaos.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
First Past the Post keeps promising stability and delivering chaos.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
Governments are elected on a minority of the vote. They impose their agenda without listening to or negotiating with anyone.
They fail and collapse. Rinse and repeat.
There is a better way. It's time for PR.
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We're all set up at Lewes Labour's Ideas Market #Transformations. Come and have a chat with us and add your voice to our poster on why we need #ProportionalRepresentationNow !
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We're all set up at Lewes Labour's Ideas Market #Transformations. Come and have a chat with us and add your voice to our poster on why we need #ProportionalRepresentationNow !
Noting the reported instability against the backdrop of the Presidential Election in Chile, maybe it is time for Chile to take a leaf out of the book of stable European Nations like Ireland and Germany, and make moves towards a Ceremonial (and apolotical) Presidency. #chile
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Noting the reported instability against the backdrop of the Presidential Election in Chile, maybe it is time for Chile to take a leaf out of the book of stable European Nations like Ireland and Germany, and make moves towards a Ceremonial (and apolotical) Presidency. #chile
I don't consider myself as anti-conservative per se at all. But the Tory chap Mr Stuart on the BBC Question Time panel last night is representative of everything I strongly dislike about our adversarial First Past The Post electoral system. #ProportionalRepresentation #bbcqt
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I don't consider myself as anti-conservative per se at all. But the Tory chap Mr Stuart on the BBC Question Time panel last night is representative of everything I strongly dislike about our adversarial First Past The Post electoral system. #ProportionalRepresentation #bbcqt
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The Commons is now in recess until 11th November.
Of the 344 divisions held so far this session, 169 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~49% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway.
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
Of the 344 divisions held so far this session, 169 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~49% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway.
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Commons is now in recess until 11th November.
Of the 344 divisions held so far this session, 169 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~49% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway.
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
Of the 344 divisions held so far this session, 169 would have changed result if seats matched votes. That is, ~49% of the time, opposition MPs represented *more* people but the government won anyway.
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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🧟♀️STOP THE POLITICAL HORROR SHOW!!!☠️
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🧟♀️STOP THE POLITICAL HORROR SHOW!!!☠️
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
!!Equal Votes Now!!
Anyone calling at this house can take a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social leaflet to find out more.
Happy #Halloween
😂👻🎃👻🧟♀️☠️😱☠️🤣🤦
(*No AI involved)
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WATCH @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @rory-stewart.bsky.social discuss the absurdity of our voting system.
FPTP silences smaller parties while giving full power to the biggest one -even if it only wins 1/3 of the vote.
Last time it was Labour, next it could be Reform. Whoever wins, the voter loses
FPTP silences smaller parties while giving full power to the biggest one -even if it only wins 1/3 of the vote.
Last time it was Labour, next it could be Reform. Whoever wins, the voter loses
October 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
WATCH @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @rory-stewart.bsky.social discuss the absurdity of our voting system.
FPTP silences smaller parties while giving full power to the biggest one -even if it only wins 1/3 of the vote.
Last time it was Labour, next it could be Reform. Whoever wins, the voter loses
FPTP silences smaller parties while giving full power to the biggest one -even if it only wins 1/3 of the vote.
Last time it was Labour, next it could be Reform. Whoever wins, the voter loses
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All set to engage with the people of Warrington on the need to change the electoral system to one where every vote counts equally. #PRnow #Warrington
October 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
All set to engage with the people of Warrington on the need to change the electoral system to one where every vote counts equally. #PRnow #Warrington
Had a good couple of hours in Warrington Town Centre earlier today helping to get across the important message that our voting system needs to change. #PRnow
All set to engage with the people of Warrington on the need to change the electoral system to one where every vote counts equally. #PRnow #Warrington
October 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Had a good couple of hours in Warrington Town Centre earlier today helping to get across the important message that our voting system needs to change. #PRnow
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Today we are engaging with the people of Chester, encouraging them to tell their local MPs, one of whom happens to be Minister for Democracy @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social they want a fairer voting system. #PRnow #Chester
October 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Today we are engaging with the people of Chester, encouraging them to tell their local MPs, one of whom happens to be Minister for Democracy @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social they want a fairer voting system. #PRnow #Chester