The map illustrates how well proportional representation using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) could work for the UK Parliament.Constituencies are based entirely on local authority areas, mostly electing 4 or 5 MPs; this gives a high level of proportionality, while maintaining a strong local connection. In England and Wales it is based as far as possible on traditional (``ceremonial'') counties. Map of proposed constituencies (pdf) Schedule of proposed constituencies (pdf) Paper to appear in the Royal Statistical Society's journal, Significance (pdf) |
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3rd May 2010