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Fixed Term Parliament Act
Electoral Reform in Westminster

So who gets to be Prime Minister?

In 2011 the Fixed Term Parliaments Act was passed. Setting aside its merits or demerits, the politics behind its introduction...

Eurovision
Electoral Reform in Westminster

Electoral Reform for Eurovision?

Eurovision is upon us once again with everyone’s favourite celebration of Europe’s questionable musical talent. Certain traditions will no doubt...

Electoral Reform in Westminster

Does First Past the Post actually mean voters can ‘Kick the bastards out’?

August 31, 2010

We hear time and again of the way First Past the Post lets voters ‘kick the bastards out’ – a colourful reference to...