The Reformer

Australia uses two preferential systems to elect their federal representatives

Does Australia use First Past the Post?

Australians head to the polls tomorrow to elect all 151...

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France is the only other European democracy not to use some form of proportional representation

Is there proportional representation in France?

Apart from the UK, France is the only other European...

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the way we elect MPs divides the country

With first past the post, country and city...

Far too often, debates around electoral reform are characterised as...

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Citizens’ Assemblies are put together like a jury, so we all have an equal chance of joining

What is a Citizens’ Assembly?

Citizens’ Assemblies are often in the news, from the assemblies...

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Voters in 1945, Holborn

How long have we used First Past the...

We’re right to be proud of the long history of...

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Which countries in Europe use PR_

Which European countries use proportional representation?

Of the 43 countries most often considered to be within...

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Proportionality and fairness makes this an improvement on Westminster

How does proportional representation work in Germany?

[Note: Germany updated their voting system for the 2025 election,...

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proportional representation in ireland

Does Ireland use proportional representation?

Ireland has a long history of using proportional representation and,...

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Driving Licence Voter ID

How does mandatory voter ID disenfranchise the public?

The government is set to face a legal challenge to...

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Bishops in the Lords

Why are there Bishops in the House of...

When most people think of Bishops they imagine a man...

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Congress

How the Democrats could win the popular vote...

Brenda from Bristol famously cried “not another one!” at the...

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Voters in 1945, Holborn

In 1951 more people voted Labour than Conservative,...

The General Election on this day in 1951 couldn’t have...

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