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The National (Scotland)
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Craig Meighan

'That's not how it works at all': Stephen Kerr's attack on Scots voting system debunked

A TORY MSP has come under fire for “misrepresentation” after he accused Scottish parties of “gaming” the electoral system.

Scottish Tory chief whip Stephen Kerr said parties in Scotland are inflating their support by standing candidates in the regional lists only.

He said the current voting system is “deeply flawed” and suggested parties should have to stand for candidates in both regional and constituency seats.

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