Reform the General Election System to Allow Direct Voting for Political Parties

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closedCabinet OfficeOpened 25 February 2025Closed 25 August 2025

Background

We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation to reform the electoral system so that citizens vote directly for a political party to lead the country, rather than for individual candidates in constituencies.

Additional details

Under this system, each voter would cast a single vote for their preferred political party, and parliamentary seats would be allocated based on the overall share of the national vote. We believe this reform would: • Ensure every vote counts equally, better reflecting the will of the people. • Make elections clearer and fairer by focusing on party leadership and policies rather than local constituency boundaries. We urge the Government to consider and implement this change to improve democratic representation in the UK.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 703323.