I’ve never been much of a fan of Proportional Representation. I’ve always assumed it leads to weak coalition governments.
But I’m starting to think that it might be a good idea. The election we’ve just had was decided by a million or so voters in marginal constituencies. I live in a very safe Labour seat. No-one knocked on my door, no-one campaigned here so as you’d notice. No-one even sat outside my polling station asking to see my polling card – as they did when one seat was up for grabs in a local council by-election.
If we had PR, every vote would count and maybe some candidates would have knocked on my door and asked me what I thought.