Petition · past parliament
Proportional Representation voting implemented before the next UK Election
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Electoral Reform is needed before the next UK General Election.
Proportional representation ensures greater continuity of government and requires greater consensus in policy-making, much needed given the political fall out further to the EU Referendum.
Proportional representation ensures greater continuity of government and requires greater consensus in policy-making, much needed given the political fall out further to the EU Referendum.
The fairer treatment of minority parties and independent candidates
Fewer votes are 'wasted', as more people's preferences are taken into account
Greater effective choice for voters. By reducing the dominance of the large parties, PR may encourage turn-out and reduce apathy
By rarely producing an absolute majority for one party, PR ensures greater continuity of government and requires greater consensus in policy-making.
Fewer votes are 'wasted', as more people's preferences are taken into account
Greater effective choice for voters. By reducing the dominance of the large parties, PR may encourage turn-out and reduce apathy
By rarely producing an absolute majority for one party, PR ensures greater continuity of government and requires greater consensus in policy-making.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 12 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.