Evaluate the view that the use of proportional representation in the UK should be increased

Question 1

A PR system faithfully translates votes cast into seats won

Answer 1

In 2014, UKIP won 26.6% of the vote in the European Parliament elections, electing 24 of Britain’s 73 MEPs.

Question 2

A PR system allows parties to present diverse lists of candidates.

Answer 2

Women are under-represented in HoC. People on there are more representative.

Question 3

A PR system creates few wasted votes.

Answer 3

In 2019, 71.2% of votes were wasted under FPTP.

Question 4

A PR system creates the inability to throw a party out of power.

Answer 4

SNP has been in power since 2007.

Question 5

A PR system creates a weakening of the link between MPs and their constituents.

Answer 5

Tensions between constituency and regional list members in Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly.

Question 6

A PR system creates a platform for extremist parties.

Answer 6

Traditional Unionist Vote is an extremist party that gained 1 seat.