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10 May 2022
The #QueensSpeech was full of platitudes and vague noises when it came to housing, cost of living, and the environment. Yet the dangers were more clearly expressed: attacks on human rights and on democracy.
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
12 Sep 2024
Say hello to the newly formed APPG for Fair Elections. This cross-party group is fighting for:
⚖️ Proportional representation
💰 Restrictions on dark money in politics
🤔 Countering harmful political disinformation
Read more about our plans 👇
fairvote.uk/work/appg-fair-e…
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
19 Apr 2023
Supportive of @unlockdemocracy @electoralreform @openbritainhq @fairvoteuk & others against govt #VoterID. It’s voter suppression, discriminating against the young & disadvantaged. No ID? Then use: gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-vo… #ScrapVoterID
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
5 Apr 2023
Did you know that the upcoming #LocalElections 2023 are the first elections held in the UK that will require voters to show ID to be able to vote? 🗳️🆔
Here is our extensive guide to what #voterID will mean for you 👇
ALT Text - 'A first time guide to voter ID'
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
21 Mar 2023
A fascinating map from @UnlockDemocracy @electoralreform @OpenBritainHQ and @fairvoteuk showing how many potential voters in each region could be disenfranchised. Estimate = 2.1 million. If you care, if you want to help decide the next Govt, make sure you have #VoterID in time.
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
20 Feb 2023
During the voter ID pilots, they tested both poll cards with barcodes and the option of two pieces of non-photo ID if you didn’t have a photo ID. But the most restrictive requirement was the option the government decided to go with. electoral-reform.org.uk/all-…
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
20 Feb 2023
The government is rejecting fair compromise on voter ID:
❌ Refused to expand the list of IDs (no student ID)
❌ Rejected Canadian-style "vouching"
❌ Rejected more lenient schemes
They're insisting on suppressing as many votes as possible.
20 Feb 2023
During the voter ID pilots, they tested both poll cards with barcodes and the option of two pieces of non-photo ID if you didn’t have a photo ID. But the most restrictive requirement was the option the government decided to go with. electoral-reform.org.uk/all-…
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
9 Feb 2023
The Government is having few successes, if any, bigger than its attempts to reduce the potential for likely opponents to be able to vote through over bureaucratic, and hugely expensive (£180m), requirements for Photo ID at polling stations. #voterID
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
13 Dec 2022
The Lords have a chance to cause a rethink on #voterid today.
The current voter proposals are unnecessary, may lead to many people not voting and will put the system under real strain x.com/TobySJames/status/1601…
Surely there are other pressing problems facing the country right now?
13 Dec 2022
Voter ID Regulations move to House of Lords today after Commons voted to approve them yesterday -
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
11 Dec 2022
A quick recap on the facts about #voterid and fraud in Britain....
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
1 Dec 2022
Govt accused of undermining @ElectoralCommUK's crucial independence and impartiality with no rationale or "independent evidence".
From the @CommonsLUHC report:
Our inquiry found that the Government has not justified bringing forward the Statement at this time.
📚Read the report: committees.parliament.uk/com…
📝Read the correspondence received during our inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/wor…
ALT "The overwhelming viewpoint from the evidence received was that no Statement is necessary at the current time." Read our report.
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
7 Nov 2022
The government have finally published the list of ID they will allow you to use to vote - six of the Government-accepted IDs are specifically targeted at older people, while almost none are aimed at younger people. bylinetimes.com/2022/11/07/v…
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
7 Nov 2022
Voter ID is a blatant attempt to exclude certain demographics from voting, all under the guise of "electoral reform". It's dishonest, undemocratic, and disgraceful.
7 Nov 2022
The government have finally published the list of ID they will allow you to use to vote - six of the Government-accepted IDs are specifically targeted at older people, while almost none are aimed at younger people. bylinetimes.com/2022/11/07/v…
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
14 Oct 2022
16-year-olds could be registered to vote when they are issued with their National Insurance Number, so they are ready to vote at the first opportunity. democraticaudit.com/2020/04/…
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
23 Aug 2022
This needs to be a bigger story. @ElectoralCommUK is the UK's last line of defence against shady campaign finance violations and dark money.
This quiet stripping away of its powers and independence is incredibly dangerous.
The Commission themselves have warned us explicitly:
23 Aug 2022
A disgraceful power grab by the Tories, undermining the independence and integrity of the Electoral Commission.
We need to strengthen the EC so that it is better resourced and has the power to prosecute - not weaken and diminish the regulator.
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
3 Aug 2022
Voter ID in Britain
How it started How its going
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Democracy Defence Coalition retweeted
13 Jul 2022
We and others in the @DemDefCoalition warned from the start about this exact situation.
The #ElectionsBill was bad policy in every possible sense. We'll keep pushing for REAL electoral reform.
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23 May 2022
Second Reading of the Public Order Bill has started! Follow along here — for at least some of it. (I’ll be taking a break sometime between 6pm and 7pm.)
A thread…
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23 May 2022
Second division — Ayes 292, Noes 202.
So the Public Order Bill has had its Second Reading and now proceeds to the Committee Stage.
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23 May 2022
That’s it for the Public Order Bill tonight. See you back here for more updates during future stages?
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