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« on: February 13, 2012, 10:53:31 AM »
I'm guessing they think it would turn out differently in GE's and Locals.
Really though, Its because nobody has got a Popular Vote majority since 1935, and their obsession with forming an "Anti-Tory Coalition" based on the bizarre premise that if you don't vote Conservative then they must be the party you hate the most.
But Hey, I'm a Tory and I support PR on the basis that is gives the fairest and most level playing field and encourages cross-political cooperation. I'd hope that is the honest reason why leftist support it too.
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2012, 10:58:56 AM »
Quote from: Joe Republic on February 13, 2012, 10:57:36 AM

A large chunk of the Labour Party - if not a majority of it - are in favor of FPTP, while nearly all minor parties are in favor of PR.  It shouldn't take a genius to understand why.
Yeah, a majority of Labour MP's supported NO2AV. Doesn't mean they oppose full PR, but it is a good indicator.
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