Cross-party MPs seek fair voting system reform

In the UK, there is increasing pressure from MPs across multiple parties to reform the First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system, which many argue is failing to represent the electorate adequately. During a recent House of Commons debate, Labour MP Alex Sobel highlighted that FPTP results in a parliament that does not reflect the votes cast, with many MPs elected by less than 50% of their constituents. Calls for a proportional representation system have gained momentum, with support from Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, and Green parties, emphasizing the need for a National Commission on Electoral Reform to propose alternatives. Polls indicate a significant public support for reform, with 48% favoring a proportional system over the current FPTP. Critics of FPTP argue that it undermines trust in politics and leads to skewed representation. Meanwhile, the government has yet to signal any intention to change the voting system despite these mounting calls for reform.