Sir – As the scandalous events in Parliament over recent weeks have shown, the UK is in urgent need of a process of electoral reform, whereby our Government better reflects the wishes of the general population.
Though less than half of the population voted for the Labour Party at the last three General Elections, it has nevertheless held a considerable Parliamentary majority.
The same is likely to occur in 2010: the Conservative Party will gain a majority voice with less than half of the popular vote.
This situation is not democratic, and only some system of Proportional Representation will work to achieve this. The Electoral Reform Society is pressing for a campaign calling for a referendum to be held on this question on the next election day. This is an excellent proposal, and it would be excellent if The Oxford Times and its readers could actively support such a campaign. It would be our chance to really see some badly needed change — and greater accountability — at Westminster, and for voters’ voices to be more clearly heard.
David Haycock, Headington
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