TRIGGERnometry The Case for Electoral Reform - Andrew Doyle
May 10, 2024
Andrew Doyle, a prominent political commentator and writer, dives into the pressing need for electoral reform in the UK. He discusses how the first-past-the-post system disadvantages smaller parties and stifles true representation. Doyle argues that proportional representation could rejuvenate democracy and empower voters amid rising political dissatisfaction. He also addresses the challenges of reform within a two-party system, highlighting the urgent need for change in a landscape where self-interest often overshadows democratic values.
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Electoral Reform
- The UK's electoral system, "first past the post," has flaws.
- Smaller parties are under-represented, hindering broader democratic representation.
2015 UK General Election
- In the 2015 UK general election, UKIP won 3.9 million votes but only one seat.
- The SNP won 56 seats with 1.5 million votes, highlighting the disproportionality.
Declining Trust in Government
- Public trust in UK government and political parties is declining.
- This stems from a technocratic approach, career politicians, and paternalistic attitudes.
