article_snippet.sent: The ERS is campaigning for a change to the voting system, arguing that First Past The Post, where the winning candidate just needs to get the most votes, fails to take account of the changing face of British politics.
article_snippet.sent: This is a huge disincentive for people to get out there and vote, and for other parties to challenge incumbents.
article_snippet.sent: We have a system which actively discourages voters and parties from taking part.
article_snippet.sent: We urgently need a fairer electoral system to give voice to the many millions of people in safe seats who are not being heard.
article_snippet.sent: But sadly that’s exactly what we’ve been able to do.
article_snippet.sent: The UK needs a fair voting system to bring our politics into the 21st century and give our a Parliament that actually reflects people’s wishes.
article_snippet.sent: As part of the 2010 coalition agreement, the Lib Dems and Tories held a referendum on changing the voting system to the Alternative Vote, which allows voters to give the Lib Dems and Tories first and second choice of candidate.
article_snippet.sent: However, in the referendum in 2011 it was roundly defeated when 67.9 per cent voted against it.