Voting systems in the UK
This briefing provides an overview of the different voting systems currently used for elections in the UK. It also examines the pros and cons of different systems.

Impartial research and analysis from the Commons Library on issues related to Parliament, government and elections.
This briefing provides an overview of the different voting systems currently used for elections in the UK. It also examines the pros and cons of different systems.
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