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There are many routes to electoral reform

Letter: It doesn’t have to be a dichotomous choice between first past the post and proportional representation, writes David Lipsey

The Guardian - UK

Making Britain’s voting system fairer won’t enable parties like Reform – it’s the only way to challenge them

Bringing in proportional representation is the best way of defending and rebuilding the legitimacy of our democracy, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

‘Disproportionate’ UK election results boost calls to ditch first past the post

Campaigners for electoral reform say outcome has renewed pressure for proportional representation

The Guardian - UK

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We need a better system to elect our government

Letters: Readers respond to an editorial on the inadequacy of first past the post, and the need for electoral reform

The Guardian - UK

Hafta letters: Modi, Congress and voting systems

On Hafta 478, Manisha suggested that the BJP is stronger than the Congress and that’s why they keep winning. I would like to differ on this.

Newslaundry

Labour at risk of taking Muslim voters for granted, says thinktank

Rochdale byelection loss will concern MPs in seats with big Muslim populations, says Compass director

The Guardian - UK

Proportional representation system need of the hour in India: Parakala Prabhakar

Political economist Parakala Prabhakar advocates proportional representation for India. He argues that FPTP system has weakened democracy, economy and secularism. He cites Farm Bills' passage and withdrawal without any meaningful debate as example. Binoy Viswam calls for electoral reforms and the right to recall non-performing MPs/MLAs.

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Electoral reform campaigners warn FPTP is creating societal imbalance

WESTMINSTER’S electoral system is creating imbalances in society with “random slithers” of voters such as homeowners having a disproportionate…

The National (Scotland)

How Labour can benefit from a principled stand in favour of electoral reform

Letters: Readers reflect on a Guardian editorial urging Labour to back proportional representation, and Gordon Brown’s commission

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