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"What principle could be more basic in a democracy than the principle that everybody's vote counts equally?" Today in Parliament, there was a debate about Britain's voting system. Here's just a few highlights. Thank you to Dr Ellie Chowns MP Lisa Smart MP Euan Stainbank MP Sarah Olney and... show more

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Ray J. Hickey3 months ago

@EllieChowns @LisaSmartMP @Euan4Falkirk @sarahjolney1 PREVAIL more than any other #PR voting system ensures that every vote counts equally.

Squall3 months ago

@EllieChowns @LisaSmartMP @Euan4Falkirk @sarahjolney1 we should alcohol test every MP

Gordon Beeken3 months ago

@EllieChowns @LisaSmartMP @Euan4Falkirk @sarahjolney1 Yes. Labour got in by default. No other choice. The picture has changed. He careful what you wish for.

Lesley Muir3 months ago

@EllieChowns @LisaSmartMP @Euan4Falkirk @sarahjolney1 You should note that the Scottish Government elections are done by Proportional Representation. If Scot Gov elections were First past the Post = many fewer Tory & Labour MSPs in Scot. SNP would overwhelmingly win on a better %age of the vote than many Westminster 'landslides'.

SwampWatch3 months ago

@EllieChowns @LisaSmartMP @Euan4Falkirk @sarahjolney1 If there had been this system in place - Reform would be the Government

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