First Past the Post Is the British Way

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 While it is fashionable in some circles to decry FPTP as outdated or unfair, this system offers a multitude of virtues that are easily overlooked in the clamour for reform.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

The Case for Proportional Representation (PR) 

CITY GRUMP Today my Editor has produced for us all, as we would expect, a superbly argued piece for retaining our age-old voting system at Elections, often known as First Past the Post (FPTP). In my last City Grump I argued for the opposite, meaning Proportional Representation (PR). Here is an attempt to put flesh on the bones of the PR case:   I admit, … Continue reading The Case for Proportional Representation (PR)