Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats call for 'fairer' voting system

    The Milton Keynes Lib Dems have called for a fairer voting system for general and local elections.   

    The Liberal Democrat Group on Milton Keynes City Council moved a motion on proportional representation at Full Council on 19 October, calling on the Government to change legislation to allow 'proportional representation to be used for general and local elections'.

    Proportional representation is the idea that seats won are in proportion to the votes cast. The voting system is used in over 80 countries.

    Lib Dem councillors heavily criticised the first past the post system, arguing the outdated system leaves many unrepresented and leaves voters with little choice on polling day.

    Liberal Democrat Group Leader on Milton Keynes City Council, Councillor Robin Bradburn said: “The argument from the Conservatives that proportional representation causes useless coalitions and indecisive governments is totally unfounded. This is the most indecisive Government I have seen; we have had three Prime Ministers in two months.

    “Our current Government doesn’t listen to anybody, was Liz Truss delivering the manifesto that was released way back in 2019? I don’t think so. I don’t think the manifesto said it would mean higher mortgage costs for millions or put interest rates through the roof.

    “We need stability and consensus, and proportional representation is the answer.”

    All 17 Conservative councillors in attendance at Full Council voted against the motion for a fairer voting system.

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