Originally Posted by
Witton Park
THis is what I don't understand.
OK, the current system has it's flaws, but at least everyone knows who their MP is. Do you know who your MEP is?
Look at the Euro elections and some of the EU States with PR. Our Euro elections are an open door for fringe parties, with very little support, to gain influence. Back in the 1970s, 3 Plaid Cymru MPs had the balaance of power to keepo Labour in.
I would argue that this isn't right.
I would maintain our current system for MPs. Balance the size of consituencies at 100,000 population +/- 5K which would mean more balanced representation and fewer MPs.
I would have the House of Lords formed partly on the basis of PR from the General Election.