BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN First-Past-The-Post (FPTP), often a lightning rod for criticism, remains a cornerstone of the British electoral system. Its simplicity and directness stand in stark contrast to the labyrinthine complexity of alternative voting methods. While it is fashionable in some circles to decry FPTP as outdated or unfair, this system offers a multitude of virtues that are easily overlooked in the clamour for reform. … Continue reading First Past the Post Is the British Way