Last week I sent an email to Stephen McPartland, my MP, asking where he stands on in the ‘first past the post’ (FPTP) against ‘alternative voting’ (AV) debate.
Britain’s current FPTP system was designed for only two parties. But the electorate no longer polarise along two party lines. At the last general election, 35% voted for a range of parties other than the Conservatives or Labour. These two parties share was the lowest ever. It has been steadily falling since its peak in the 1950s.
The current system is returning governments which less and less reflects the opinions of voters. In a Britain where few people trust or respect politicians any more, this serves to further undermine government credibility and public trust.
Popularity: 32%
