More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system
More than 60 Labour MPs are advocating for a review of the UK's first-past-the-post voting system, which they describe as 'broken'. They support the establishment of a national commission to explore electoral reforms, particularly in light of the growing influence of smaller parties. The call for reform has gained traction as Labour members and affiliated trade unions express their support for proportional representation.
- ▪Over 60 Labour MPs have called for a review of the UK's voting system.
- ▪They are backing a national commission to recommend reforms to the current electoral system.
- ▪The first-past-the-post system has been criticized for undermining democracy by allowing candidates to win with a low share of the vote.
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More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting systemJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterGetty ImagesMore than 60 MPs are calling for a rethink of the UK's first-past-the-post voting system, which they have labelled "broken".They are backing a new national commission to examine the current system for elections to the House of Commons and recommend reforms.Critics have long said the first-past-the-post system means candidates can be elected on a relatively low share of the vote, undermining democracy, but defenders say it means decisive results and, in theory, more stable government.The new political backdrop of multi-party politics which has emerged in recent years, with smaller parties challenging Labour and the Conservatives, has…
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