Compass has just launched this report, joined by a number of organisations and leaders in the fight against climate change in calling for a change to our voting system for the sake of climate. They include: 

• Friends of the Earth
• Green New Deal Rising
• Greenpeace
• Rapid Transition Alliance

When the planet burns it is clear that democracy is not working. The scale of the climate crises we now face is a consequence of a broken political system – and just changing the Ministers controlling the House of Commons will not fix that.

We need to change our political system – in particular our voting system. Sign our petition now. 

Rebecca Newsom, Head of Politics at Greenpeace UK, said:

“Proportional representation is not only fairer, but it would supercharge people power in the UK: ensuring that every single voice is heard and the issues they care about represented in Parliament. So Greenpeace is proud to support Compass’s call for a just democratic system to help deliver climate justice and empower all of those demanding urgent action to tackle the climate crisis.”

Hannah Martin, co-director of Green New Deal Rising, said: 

“The climate crisis will affect all of us – no matter who we vote for. That’s why we need a political system grounded in consensus-building and cross-party cooperation capable of facing up to the challenges of climate change and delivering a Green New Deal.”

Media Coverage:

• First Past the Post Voting System Barrier to Urgent Action on Climate Crisis, Major Environmental Groups Say | Josiah Mortimer | Byline Times
• For the sake of the climate, Britain needs a democratic upheaval — starting with electoral reform | Areeba Hamid | Politics.co.uk