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Liberal Democrats on Constitutional Reform

As questions have emerged as to the relevance, practicality, and suitability of the UK political system in the 21st century, so too has the topic of constitutional reform. The current system of simple plurality voting has been called into question as has the democratic nature of an unelected second chamber. Issues revolve around the number of MPs sitting in the House of Commons, whether to reform the nature of the government itself, the continued viability of the existing voting system, and the appropriate form the House of Lords should take.

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Liberal Democrats strongly supports reforming the electoral system from its current ‘first-past the post’ format

“Liberal Democrats will change parliament forever by introducing a fair, proportional voting system for Westminster” Lib Dem Policy Paper

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Liberal Democrats strongly supports a completely elected House of Lords

“We will reform the House of Lords and replace it with an elected second chamber” Lib Dem Policy Paper

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Liberal Democrats strongly supports a reduction in the number of MPs sitting in the House of Commons

“The Liberal Democrats would reduce the overall number of MPs.” Lib Dem Policy Paper

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Liberal Democrats supports the right of a constituency to recall an MP during a five year parliamentary term

\"We will allow constituents to recall MPs who have broken the rules.” Lib Dem Policy Paper

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