Tag Archives: First Past The Post

We need new election system which makes all votes matter

Posted on June 8, 2026 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: One month on from Croydon’s local elections, PETER UNDERWOOD, pictured right, takes another look at our electoral system There is a growing consensus that FPTP, the first-past-the-post system we use for Westminster and local council elections, needs to … Continue reading →

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AV, BNP and Stephen Fry: more reasons to vote on Thursday

Posted on May 4, 2011 by insidecroydon

It is always worth remembering, people died for us to have the right to vote. So come Thursday’s referendum on the voting system, do make sure that you get out and exercise your democratic right privilege. Our regular reader will … Continue reading →

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