The UK has decades of experience with fair voting systems that could be examined by the new National Commission

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In most seats, the result is decided before a single vote is cast. Parties ignore these safe seats and pour everything into a few marginals. Millions of voters are simply left out.

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We’re delighted to have published @mbarnfield.bsky.social, @karlpike.bsky.social and @philipjcowley.bsky.social’s latest polling on political short/long-termism across Europe. You can find out more below and by catching up with Matthew’s appearance on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social!

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@devolvedelections.bsky.social puts it at SNP 25, Lab 20, Con 7, LD 5 but a LOT of marginals. Would guess both SNP and Labour likely to do badly in Glasgow and Edinburgh - seats would depend on who falls back more + some Labour MPs elsewhere will hold up better than others. Or it's just rubbish.

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One oft overlooked problem with the “Burnham should call an early election” narrative is the collapse of Labour in both Scotland and Wales. Even with the modest recent poll recovery, Labour looks certain to lose dozens of seats - and losing almost all their seats outside Eng is a real risk

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