ETVT the introduction of Proportional Representation would improve the chances of smaller parties in the UK [30]

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  • ETVT the introduction of PR would improve the chances of smaller parties in the UK [30]
    • FPTP
      • one vote per person, most votes win
      • minority rule
      • two-party system
      • tactical voting
      • majority becomes disinterested
      • safe seats
        • could be seen in Red Wall until it fell
      • disproportionate seats to % of national vote
        • see pie charts
    • STV
      • more equal rep
      • removes least votes
        • votes transferred to next candidate
      • more than one candidate
      • of votes are more than needed, they go to 2nd choice
      • increases accurate rep
    • AMS
      • two votes instead of one
        • vote for candidate and party
      • still have local rep
      • prevents minority rule
      • allows political diversity
      • used in:
        • Scottish Parliament
        • Welsh Senned
        • London Assembly

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