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Old 07-05-2010, 16:16   #537
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Re: 2010 General Election: The Cable Forum Exit Poll

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Originally Posted by TheWatcher View Post
No, It is hindering them because, under the current system, even if they get more votes than Labour or Conservative, they still get less seats in the House of Commons.
Under the current system it requires less than 37% of the vote for Labour to get a clear majority. Over 40% is required for a clear Conservative majority. With something like 50% or more for a Lib Dem working majority. Hardly a fair or equitable system.
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