Overview

• The Labour Party secured 64% of parliamentary seats despite winning only 34% of the popular vote.
• Smaller parties like Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats face significant seat-vote disparities.
• Proponents argue that proportional representation would better reflect the electorate's preferences.
• Critics warn that PR could empower fringe parties and dilute local representation.
• Past attempts to change the voting system, including the 2011 AV referendum, have failed.