Britain looks set for a future of coalition governments if Andy Burnham succeeds with his push to axe the first-past-the-post voting system for Westminster elections.
The Prime Minister used his Labour conference speech on Tuesday to announce the creation of a new ‘national commission’ to look at electoral reform.
Mr Burnham, a long-time supporter of proportional representation, demanded a change so that ‘everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard’.
Ditching the first-past-the-post system in favour of proportional representation will make it more likely that smaller parties – such as the Greens – form part of a Westminster government.
Mr Burnham’s plans have revived
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