Massembly Resources

Massembly Links

Thank you for taking part in the Massembly

Please follow the links below to the following resources:

Massembly Information Cards

Click here to access Pol.is - Pol.is sometimes closed between assemblies or for an update

See a summary of the Massembly results from 31st August

See a summary of the Massembly results from 13th October

Find out what happens next


What happens next?

We hope that you have enjoyed taking part in the online assembly, and experiencing first-hand what it feels like to participate in deliberative democracy! Hopefully you should now have a clearer idea about how democracy could be upgraded and what XR is doing about it. So what happens next?

See the results from the original Massembly on 31st August in the summary report

Results from the 13th October online assembly will be incorporated once available

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Other ways to learn more and get involved:

Summary of Massembly Results: 31st August 2024

Here are the results from Saturday 31st August's in-person and online Massemblies.

Over 450 people took part in our incredible Massembly at Upgrade Democracy, to discuss the question: "How can we take meaningful steps to Upgrade Democracy?"

1. Citizens' Assemblies and Participatory Democracy

2. Civic and Political Education

3. Accountability and Transparency in Politics

4. Political Reform and Representation

5. Environmental Protection and Rights of Nature

6. Building Trust and Confidence in Democracy

7. Long-term and Future-focused Governance

Summary of Massembly Results: 15th October 2024

Here are the results from Tuesday 15 October online Massembly.

We discussed the question: "How can we take meaningful steps to Upgrade Democracy?"

447 participants voted, 43,153 votes were cast, 96.54 votes per participant on average, 137 commented, 453 comments submitted.

1. Citizens' Assemblies and Participatory Democracy

2. Education for Democratic Participation

3. Reducing Corporate and Private Influence

4. Long-term Thinking and Future Generations

5. Transparency and Accountability in Governance

6. Inclusivity and Diversity in Decision-Making

7. Reforming Democratic Structures

Have your say via Pol.is

Pol.is voting is currently closed.

Extinction Rebellion UK is developing our own Pol.is platform. Check back here for the link to XRUK's Pol.is - coming soon!

Online Assembly

As a continuation of the Massembly in August, we are organising a further online assembly on Sunday 13th October, 18:30-21:00 to once again consider the question:

“How might we take meaningful steps to upgrade democracy?”

Bring your ideas and imagination, discuss these with others and decide together. This is deliberative democracy in action!

Register for the online assembly here

Note: We recommend joining on a laptop. Tech support will be available.

Be prepared!

What happens next

A summary of the results will be made available after the assembly, together with suggestions of steps to take forward.

More information on deliberative democracy: