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Points:
* STV
http://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/article.php?id=48 would address the regional imbalance under FPTP that prevents either Labour or Conservatives being National Parties. Conservatives would have healthy representation in the North, Labour in the South
o Conservatives would have 7 MPs in Scotland, and would have parity with the Liberal Democrats in Wales with 10 MPs a piece.
o Labour’s share of Scottish seats would be reduced from from 41 to 28, with gains to SNP and Conservatives. They would also see a revival in the SE, SW and particularly the East of England where their supporters struggle to make inroads under FPTP.
o Liberal Democrats would build on their strength in all regions, particularly the SW and SE
* AV
http://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/article.php?id=55 would prove a very modest reform, with second preferences having minimal impact at this election.
o Significant regional imbalances would remain between main parties.
o Liberal Democrats would only gain an additional 22 seats compared to FPTP.
o Neither Labour nor Conservatives would not benefit significantly from transfers based on 2010’s vote.
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