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The nature of contemporary politics means that first-past-the-post is unable to prevent multiparty systems

Raymond, Christopher (2015) The nature of contemporary politics means that first-past-the-post is unable to prevent multiparty systems. Democratic Audit UK (17 Sep 2015). Website.

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Abstract

Duverger’s law states that a first-past-the-post electoral system – such as the one in use in the UK for Westminster elections – will support and sustain two party politics. But in recent years, the UK has seen what is essentially a multi-party system emerge, despite systemic constraints. Christopher Raymond looks at how this has come to pass, and suggests that electoral reform may result from the political fragmentation.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://www.democraticaudit.com
Additional Information: © 2015 The Author(s)
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: J Political Science > JC Political theory
J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe) > JN101 Great Britain
Date Deposited: 13 Jun 2017 09:22
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2024 00:21
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/81009

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