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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics

Making proportional representation work in Britain

Maps showing proportional representation in the UK
‘A helpful view on how Britain’s electoral landscape could look under different voting systems.’ Composite: The Guardian

Antonio Voce and Ashley Kirk’s excellent article (How could Britain look under proportional representation?, 22 July) provides a helpful view on how Britain’s electoral landscape could look under different voting systems.

Perhaps most striking is that whichever the proportional representation (PR) system used, when compared with first past the post they all make a good job of producing a parliament that reflects how the nation voted. There is not as much difference between them as enthusiasts of each PR system might expect, in terms of each party winning its fair proportion of seats, and in terms of voters therefore getting a fair say in who governs us.

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