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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maja Anushka

HISTORICAL FACTS: Why burnhams voting reforms could backfire on labour | History Defined

Andy Burnham’s plans for electoral reform could end up boosting Reform UK’s representation in parliament, former No 10 special adviser Cleo Watson has warned.

The prime minister used his Labour Party conference speech to announce a new national commission on electoral reform and invited other parties to take part. He also committed Labour to fighting the next election on a manifesto pledge to change the voting system “so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard”.

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