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Proceeding contribution from Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 13 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on Elections: Voting Systems.


Elections: Voting Systems

My Lords, before the Minister concludes, I want to ask one question. He said that the first past the post system produces a legitimate result. Why does the Labour Party—as well as the Conservative Party—avoid the system in its internal elections?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
699 c1615 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
House of Lords House of Commons House of Lords composition Electoral systems General elections Proportional representation Voting behaviour Reform Simple majority electoral systems House of Commons composition Coalition governments
Link
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