electoral reform Archives - The Daily Britain

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Explainers

What is first past the post – and why is Britain debating changing it?

Joe Connor Apr 11, 2026 0

First past the post is the voting system used in British general elections - and it is increasingly under scrutiny.…

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Reform UK’s Farage and Nadhim Zahawi Face Aggressive Clash With Reporters

Politics UK

Petition for automatic by-elections when MPs defect tops 100,000 signatures

Joe Connor Jan 23, 2026 16

Here’s what the rules are now - and what could change.

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