[MTVN]

Not to sound stupid here, but how would PR actually work in terms of representing constituencies. In a way so what if Ukip got a high national vote share if all but 2 areas did not want to be represented by a Ukip MP?

[rubymoo]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Not to sound stupid here, but how would PR actually work in terms of representing constituencies. In a way so what if Ukip got a high national vote share if all but 2 areas did not want to be represented by a Ukip MP?

Sorry MTVN i have no idea, politics aren't my strong point

[user104658]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Not to sound stupid here, but how would PR actually work in terms of representing constituencies. In a way so what if Ukip got a high national vote share if all but 2 areas did not want to be represented by a Ukip MP?

Exactly. It assumes that all areas have the same needs... which is just not the case. It would give London and surrounding areas a huge sway over Westminster, for example, when the needs of the City are completely different to almost anywhere else.

Or in terms of Scotland, almost the entire vote would be down to the Glasgow/Edinburgh central belt which obviously has completely different needs in terms of representation to more rural towns, the highlands and the various islands.