Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Introduce proportional representation, votes from 16, and compulsory voting

Closed 72 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to better represent the people and to move towards consensus politics, away from endless antagonism, by changing to a proportional representation system, with votes from 16 and compulsory voting.
Without active participation of the whole nation the fragmentation of the consensus will continue. Government needs to reform and reset itself. Changing the electoral system, broadening the electoral base and making sure everyone casts a vote will achieve this. We also want the broadest consensus - the future of the next generation is at stake and they need to be heard.

Timeline

10 Nov 2022 Petition opened for signatures
10 May 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 72
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 10 Nov 2022
Closed 10 May 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.