The Guardian view on electoral reform: don’t wait for a crisis to fix a broken system | Editorial
In an era of multiparty politics, first past the post risks generating perverse outcomes that delegitimise the democratic process
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The Guardian editorial argues that first past the post (FPTP) is an inferior electoral system, as shown by the use of alternative systems for UK devolved assemblies and regional mayors. An amendment to the representation of the people bill, backed by 185 MPs including 98 Labour MPs, calls for an independent national commission on electoral reform. The prime minister faces pressure to act but cites a lack of mandate from the manifesto.