Particle: UK Election Results Highlight Need for Voting System Reform

3 articles | last updated: Jul 11 13:57:08

Labour's landslide victory with a minority of votes prompts calls for proportional representation

Labour won 63% of seats with only 34% of the vote, raising fairness concerns.
Nearly 60% of voters did not elect an MP of their choosing, a record high.
Campaigners argue First Past the Post system distorts true voter representation.
Reform UK and Green Party vastly underrepresented despite significant vote shares.
Electoral reform advocates push for proportional representation to better reflect voter intent.