Labour MPs back National Commission
A majority of Labour MPs support establishing a National Commission on Electoral Reform, according to new YouGov polling, commissioned by Labour for a New Democracy and reported by LabourList.
Published ahead of Report Stage of the Representation of the People Bill, the polling found that 55% of Labour MPs support a Commission, compared with 29% opposed.
Support also extends across the House of Commons, with 53% of all MPs in favour and 34% opposed.
The findings came as MPs prepared to debate the Representation of the People Bill, with growing pressure on the Government to address the future of the voting system used for Westminster elections.
The results add momentum behind Alex Sobel MP’s amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform, which had attracted support from an unprecedented number of MPs across Parliament.
Political support for electoral reform has never been stronger. For the first time, majority support among MPs is increasingly aligning with a public that also wants change, creating a unique opportunity to take a first step towards addressing First Past the Post.
“Burnham, a longtime advocate of electoral reform, will be asked to support the new commission into ditching First Past the Post in his first 100 days as Prime Minister. MPs have said the National Commission on Electoral Reform must report before the next election” #Labour4PR🌹
— Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ (@labour4pr.bsky.social) 25 August 2026 at 21:53
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