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Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system

Submitted by Joan Ruddock on Sunday 22nd February 2026

Published on Monday 30th March 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Current Signatures: 3,157
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Petition Action

Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system

Petition Details

I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections. It should be an independent, time limited, expert led review to build consensus for changing the electoral system for the Westminster Parliament.

Additional Information

Along with 60% of the British public, according to some data, I believe it is time to change the voting system for the Westminster Parliament and review alternatives. I believe that too many people feel their votes do not count, and that under the First Past the Post system millions of votes are wasted and representation bears little resemblance to votes cast. In my view, a more proportional voting system would help ensure that representation reflected votes cast and that voters would be treated with respect.


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