A Bill to introduce a system of proportional representation for Parliamentary elections, for elections for directly-elected mayors in England, for local authority elections in England and for police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales.
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This bill would introduce proportional representation for several elections: UK Parliament elections, elections for directly elected mayors in England, local authority elections in England, and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales. The aim is to make election results reflect how people actually vote more closely. It is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Cat Smith (Labour Co-op).
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage and then further readings before returning to the Lords.
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24 Mar 2023
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
