Proportional Representation

[Marshwarble]

Should I support this if my constituency would probably become UKIP (who I don't support) after its institution?

It's Folkestone and Hythe, by the way.

[steg]

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Marshwarble
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It would mean less SNP MPs which seems a good thing.
15:14 Tue 12th May 2015Report

Not if you support PR it wouldn't as the SNP are the biggest party that support PR

[Hypognosis]

@NewJudge

//Those wishing to elect a government rather than an MP are seeking ways of abolishing the constituency link and they would do well to remember that.//

Yes, hence the warning set out in Mosaic's post. Wouldn't it be ironic if the LibDem desperation to get "more of a voice in Parliament" (not even a hope of actual unbridled power) opened the gateway to something extreme, like fascism, sweeping in on a tide of popularity, at first and then intimidation tactics once it reaches a critical mass? That is the chief fear but it it would be undemocratic to 'lock out' specific political themes.

All the same, we need to bear in mind that introduction of PR could inspire the spawning of new parties but, as with consumer choice, we'll end up with a perma-resident market leader and a series of 'niche' parties, all making a noise, trying to get their voice heard, to no end whenever the division bell rings.

[Marshwarble]

I'm still confused why PR wouldn't reduce the number of SNP MPs. After all a lot of people in Scotland also voted Tory, Labour and UKIP.

[New Judge]

My answer to this question shows how many seats each party would have gained under straightforward PR:

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Society-and-Culture/Question1418424.html