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FAQs
Frequently asked questions Q1. Labour’s in power with a huge majority so doesn’t that finish any chance of proportional representation? A1. With 72 MPs we are the largest-ever…
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Draft Electoral Representation Bill
Draft Electoral Representation Bill In the months before the 2024 General Election was unexpectedly called, the prospect of a hung parliament appeared to be a possible if improbable outcome. In…
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The 2024 General Election in Pictures
The 2024 General Election in Pictures Only 60% of electors bothered to vote: the second lowest turnout since 1945. With just 34% of the vote share, Labour won 63% of the seats but 100% of the…
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The change we need
The change we need To start rebuilding public trust in our politics, we need to replace the divisive, volatile, alienating and discriminatory voting system currently in place with a proportional one…
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Change is urgently needed
Change is urgently needed Although a range of reforms are needed, including local government in England, devolution and a House of Lords with a democratic mandate, the key starting point is a…
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Wendy Chamberlain MP joins our Conference fringe panel
Wendy Chamberlain MP, our Chief Whip and LDER President will be speaking along with some great guest speakers at our Conference fringe panel.
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An example of the work we do
As an example of the work we do, we have uploaded a draft Electoral Representation Bill to the website that was prepared in the months prior to the 2024 GE and intended as a briefing for the LD…
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Liberal Democrats push for electoral reform in King's Speech
Liberal Democrats’ determination to campaign for electoral reform has been underscored by our MPs’ amendment to the King’s Speech, published today.
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Labour supporters call for electoral change
Despite the headline landslide victory, Labour grassroots and commentators are calling out for electoral change.
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A great LD result doesn't hide the system's flaws
The 72 seats won by the Liberal Democrats in the General Election is a great achievement but this election reveals the unfairness of our First Past the Post electoral system unlike any before it.