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Proportional Representation

Building a Welsh Parliament

Simon Thomas seeks to build consensus on the next steps for Welsh democracy

5th February (2nd February)
  • Politics and Policy

More AMs? Time to bite the ballot

Mat Mathias gives his own unique take on the call for more Assembly Members

14th December (13th December)
  • Politics and Policy

Every vote counts?

The first-past-the-post voting system has had its day, argues Mat Mathias

4th September (1st September)
  • Politics and Policy

A broken electoral system

Phil Parry argues that the electoral system is unfair, but says reform isn’t likely.

13th May (15th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Less becomes more in Westminster elections

Gwion Malik says the Government’s approach to reform is making it more difficult to secure a consensus on change

3rd September (3rd September)
  • Politics and Policy

Holding our breath on Lords reform

David Melding says we should think of devolution when reforming the upper chamber

8th June (7th June)
  • Politics and Policy

Hung Parliament cross roads

Can the Lib Dems can overcome their first-past-the-post mindset

7th May (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Hung parliament will provoke English crisis

Guy Lodge asks why no one noticed that a hung parliament would trigger a constitutional crisis in England

5th May
  • Politics and Policy

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