Sentences with phrase «supporter of electoral reform»

Labour's Lord Mandelson, a keen supporter of electoral reform, said: «I think that's very disappointing, but I'm equally entirely unsurprised by it.

That said, there is no reason why a Conservative supporter should not also be a supporter of electoral reform.

I write as a supporter of electoral reform who can see plenty of merit in coalition governments.

I have been a long - standing supporter of electoral reform.

The number of Labour supporters of electoral reform to something approaching PR is very low indeed (personally I hate STV, prefer some form of AMS).

It's a paradox for the committed supporters of electoral reform, who are also often the strongest advocates of tactical voting.

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Following the announcement of a parliamentary committee to study electoral reform with a special emphasis on gender equity and inclusiveness, a growing number of supporters have come on board the campaign for proportional representation.

Although it is not regarded as truly proportional by campaigners for electoral reform, AV is favoured by some because it maintains the constituency link, ensures elected MPs have the support of at least 50 per cent of voters and allows supporters of minority parties to express opinion through their first vote while giving their second preference to a mainstream party.

Secret moves are planned by senior Conservatives to overturn the result of next week's referendum on electoral reform if the country votes to scrap the first - past - the - post system... Under the plan, supporters of first - past - the - post would approach the Commons business committee of MPs, which has the power to set aside time for issues concerning backbenchers.

The debate over electoral reform has moved to centre stage in the election battle, after Home Secretary Alan Johnson claimed he was a long time supporter of PR.

Yet some of his strongest supporters, who agree that a quieter strategy of «consolidation» would risk making the government look as though it has run out of steam when it seeks a new electoral mandate, also worry that Labour's parliamentary divisions will place a brake on future reform.