Support in Parliament

Labour for a New Democracy leads the Labour component of the campaign for Proportional Representation in Parliament, organising a committed caucus of pro-PR Labour MPs and Peers.

Since the 2024 general election, we have worked with cross-party partners to build unprecedented, organised support for electoral reform now seen across the House of Commons, including:

• establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fair Elections: Westminster’s largest all-party parliamentary group with almost 160 members - primarily made up of Labour MPs and chaired by Alex Sobel MP. The joint secretariat is provided by Make Votes Matter and Unlock Democracy.

• a leading role in developing a well-received proposal for a National Commission on Electoral Reform, endorsed by leading academics, as a first step towards reform.

• playing a key role in delivery of the House of Commons’ first vote in favour of PR for general elections in history in December 2024, supported by dozens of Labour MPs.

• delivering huge support for Alex Sobel’s amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform, amongst Labour MPs.