Tag Archives: Proportional Representation

A fascinating comment on Proportional Representation


According to a presentation on Electoral Reform that was published a day or so ago “Which European countries use proportional representation?” and it goes on to say that “Of the 43 Countries in Europe, 40 use some form of proportional … Continue reading

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There are now 3 Petitions for Proportional Representation


These three petitions cover slightly different aspects and currently they together only have been covered by about 2,000 people – it would be fantastic if we could extend the signatures so do consider signing any of the 3 of them. … Continue reading

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Merseyside requires Proportional Representation


This weekend I visited my family in Merseyside where I was born and grew up prior to moving to Sussex in 1978. I was interested to observe that throughout the Merseyside region that there are currently 15 MPs who cover … Continue reading

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These MPs & Councils want Proportional Representation


Back in September I wrote a few blogs about Proportional Representation because of the focus that was emerging within the Labour Party. Indeed this blog was focused on an Early Day Motion that Chuka Umunna had set out in 2016 … Continue reading

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Could all Councils endorse the Chichester City decision?


The twitter image on the left which emerged a few hours ago indicated that Chichester City Council has voted to approve the Proportional Representation in Westminster Elections. It is clearly a very powerful response and Chichester City Council needs our … Continue reading

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Let us replace FPTP with #ProportionalRepresentation


As Doug Cowan at Electoral Reform Society wrote a few days ago on this piece in their website “As Liz Truss prepares to leave Downing Street, it’s clear where stability lies in the UK. Far from providing ‘Strong and Stable … Continue reading

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Will the new Prime Minister assist us in several ways?


So there is a suggestion from the Telegraph that the new Prime Minister may boost some of our finances and it would be fascinating if we can get a PM who will try to improve matters for all of us? … Continue reading

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Some MPs that endorse Proportional Representation


Following on from the approval for the Proportional Representation approach by the Labour Party let us reflect on some of the details in the past. Here is an opportunity to have a look at some historic Early Day Motions that … Continue reading

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Labour Conference adopt Proportional Representation


This week we can focus on the financial statement that was set out by the Government on Friday Morning. Presumably MPs will reflect on that when Parliament reopens after the Labour and Conservative Conferences. Along with the opportunity for us … Continue reading

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We need to promote campaigns toward the Government


While we are waiting for our new Prime Minister it would be fantastic if some radical themes could be promoted by us locally and nationally. It is unlikely that the new Prime Minister will spend a lot of time to … Continue reading

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