Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for a major change in the way we vote in general elections - despite Sir Keir Starmer not backing the reform. The Labour leader faces a split with party members over calls to support ditching the first past the post system (FPTP) and replace it with proportional representation (PR).
The shake-up is due to be debated at the party’s conference in Liverpool this week, but Sir Keir has said it is 'not a priority' for him while focused on getting into power. But Mr Burnham, who is seen as a possible future challenger for the Labour leadership, blamed the current voting system on making Britain one of the most regionally divided nations in the world.
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