Greens call for proportional representation after major reform announced
Many Labour MPs also back the move
Many Labour MPs also back the move
Green and Reform voters were most supportive of PR.
On average, it took almost half a million votes to elect each Green MP, compared to just 24,000 for each elected Labour representative.
Advocates of electoral change might find their saviour in the unlikeliest of people.
“The UK has been left behind by the vast majority of developed countries as we are trapped in our archaic and undemocratic election system."
Andy Burnham has praised members’ “historic decision” to back proportional representation.
According to recent polling, nearly two-thirds of Labour supporters are in favour of PR.
A Green Party surge shows that a national level people don't feel like their voices are being heard. Is now the time for proportional representation?
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