Member

New clause 18 would introduce the alternative vote system for relevant local elections. The mayoral election results this year highlighted the need for a fairer voting system, with one mayor winning on just 25% of the vote. We no longer work in a two-party system. The supplementary vote system, as proposed in the Bill, is designed to force people to vote for one of the two biggest local parties. People want real choice, and AV provides real choice and real representation. If first past the post is not fit for mayoral elections, why should it be fit for any other kind of election? It is time for the Government to finally introduce fair votes via proportional representation for electing MPs and local councillors in England. We will be watching closely as the Government bring forward the forthcoming elections Bill.