Democracy
Half of Britons Would Hold Vote to Redefine Electoral System
Posted February 5, 2010 in United Kingdom
Two-in-five would switch to “alternative vote” system, while three-in-ten would retain the “first past the post” approach.
People in Britain hold mixed views on the possibility of changing the way they cast ballots in General Elections, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.
Under the current "first past the post" system, candidates win seats in the House of Commons by getting more votes than any rival in a specific constituency. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Gordon Brown proposed adopting the ... | Read More
