Could parliament introduce a proportional representation system?
The Politics Show
The New Statesman
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🗓️ 5 January 2024
⏱️ 22 minutes
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"How likely would it be for parliament to introduce a Proportional Representation system similar to the rest of Europe? Would this even be feasible given both main parties benefit from a First Past The Post system?", one listener asks.
And after the team tackles the questions of constitutional reform they answer listener Paul's question about Rishi Sunaks recently revealed consultations with Dominic Cummings.
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