Proportional representation

Our broken politics needs a major shake-up, from PR voting to citizens’ assemblies | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to Rafael Behr’s article about fixing a sclerotic political system

25, Feb, 2024 @6:47 PM

‘Get the Tories out’ will carry the election, but it won’t fix the faultlines of a broken politics | Rafael Behr

The duopoly at the centre of our electoral system promises stability, yet delivers anything but. Labour must be ready for that, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Rafael Behr

21, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM

Let’s change parliament so it represents us better | Letters

Letters: Natalie Bennett and Sarah Palmer respond to Martin Kettle’s article about dysfunctional British politics

26, Dec, 2023 @4:42 PM

Tuesday at Labour conference: highlights of the day

Starmer gets covered in glitter before shadow ministers try to keep spirits high in the graveyard final half-session

Peter Walker Deputy political editor

10, Oct, 2023 @4:12 PM

It matters that the Tories love Nigel Farage again. Look up the name Preston Manning, and you’ll see why | Naomi Smith

In Canada, Manning quit the conservative party and from the outside dragged it to the right, says Naomi Smith of the thinktank Best for Britain

Naomi Smith

06, Oct, 2023 @10:30 AM

Transport minister refuses to say if government still committed to extending HS2 to Manchester and Euston – as it happened

Richard Holden responds to urgent question from Labour about HS2 but refuses to say if HS2 will still reach Manchester or Euston in London

Andrew Sparrow

18, Sep, 2023 @4:41 PM

Rachel Reeves defended NatWest boss as victim of ‘bullying’ day before Starmer said she was right to quit – as it happened

Shadow chancellor says Treasury should tackle cost of living crisis instead of attacking Dame Alison Rose, while Labour leader says she was right to resign

Andrew Sparrow

26, Jul, 2023 @4:24 PM

Look at the effects of the Tories' corrupt voter ID rules – and then tell me Britain is still a democracy | Polly Toynbee

Once in power, Labour should focus on undoing the damage of these constitutional assaults, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Polly Toynbee

27, Jun, 2023 @5:00 AM

Andy Burnham calls for Labour to adopt proportional representation

Mayor of Greater Manchester says reform will stop parties voted for by a minority from having complete power at Westminster

Severin Carrell Scotland editor

01, Jun, 2023 @10:53 PM

Why first past the post is the last thing we need in British politics | Letters

Letters: Sweeping electoral reform is vital to ensure the future of progresssive politics, says Peter Mendenall, Lyn A Dade, Neil Blackshaw and Jonathan Allum

11, May, 2023 @4:01 PM

There is a way to oust the Tories, and stop them ever rising again. Why won’t we do it? | Neal Lawson

Compare the rightwing and progressive local election votes, and see why PR is more vital than ever, says Neal Lawson, director of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass

Neal Lawson

09, May, 2023 @9:00 AM