Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Summary
Nearly 100 Labour MPs want Prime Minister Andy Burnham to support changing the UK's voting system within his first 100 days in office. They propose creating a national commission to review replacing the current "first past the post" system with a proportional voting system before the next election.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is the new prime minister and has supported electoral reform in the past.
- About 98 Labour MPs signed an amendment calling for a national commission on voting reform.
- Over 50% of MPs support reviewing the "first past the post" voting system, according to a YouGov poll.
- The amendment to start the commission is part of the "representation of the people bill" due back in parliament on 2 September.
- Some newly appointed ministers have also signed the amendment, but they may withdraw support after parliament resumes.
- The commission would explore proportional voting systems that allow seats to be allocated based on the total votes parties receive.
- Current voting systems like those in Scotland, Wales, and for mayoral elections use forms of proportional representation combined with constituency votes.
- The government currently prioritizes voting at 16 and political donation rules but has not officially backed the commission yet.
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