Why Labour can & should now reform the voting system
By Joe Sousek & Sandy Martin
“Labour has gone directly from opposition to governing with a strong majority for only the second time in our party’s history. It’s an outstanding achievement – one that almost ten million people voted for – and we now have the opportunity, and obligation, to deliver the change the country so desperately needs.”
“At the same time, the election results have shattered any illusion that the House of Commons fairly represents Britain’s voters. Last year, Labour recognised that First Past the Post is driving “distrust and alienation”. This has now been turbocharged by the most disproportionate election in British history…”
💔 #GE2024 has shattered any illusion that the House of Commons fairly represents Britain’s voters
— LCER (@Labour4PR) July 9, 2024
🤯 Labour now holds almost 2/3rds of seats in return for 1/3rd of vote
📰 Read why Labour can & should use this power to reform the voting system
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