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The change we need
The change we want PR for the UK Parliament This is the fundamental change needed, changing our politics for the better and underpinning all the other changes needed (see below). There are…
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PR options for the UK
PR options for the UK The purpose of this briefing note is to inform decisions on replacing FPTP for electing the UK Parliament. It has taken the most likely contenders and assessed their…
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Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) The country is divided into regions with individual constituencies within each region. Each voter has two votes: one for their constituency MP and…
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List PR (LPR)
List PR (LPR) The voter casts a vote for one party in a multi-member constituency or region. A quota is applied (its exact value depends on how the votes pan out), and each party…
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Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Single Transferable Vote (STV) Representatives are elected in multi-member constituencies (usually between 3 and 7 representative members per constituency). Instead of a single ‘X’ the…
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions Q1. But we lost the 2011 referendum on electoral reform A1. The referendum on the alternative vote (AV) was not about proportional representation or equal votes. AV…
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Our allies
Our allies Winning electoral reform will take collaboration across political parties and between organisations. That's why LDER works closely with a range of other electoral reform campaign…
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Donate to us
Donate We rely on small donations from individuals like you to campaign for change. Your donation will make a difference. By making a donation you confirm that you are eligible to…
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Join us
Join us Membership of Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform costs just £10 a year (£5 concessions) and is open to all members of the Liberal Democrats. Membership gives you the right to vote at…
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Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform
Electoral reform at our Autumn Conference – Exhibition, Fringe meeting, What else is happening… Our aim in Bournemouth is - keep fair, equal votes high on the party’s General Election…