We should be getting more people involved in our democracy, not putting up barriers to taking part – or taking away voters’ ability to express who they want as mayor.
First Past the Post encourages two-party dominance – since 2010 there have been no successes for independent candidates standing in a general election.
History and tradition are a hallmark of our political culture. But traditions are not always positive and can hinder progress, and sometimes things need to change to keep up with modern standards.
By joining the ERS you can help us win the fight for electoral reform. Your contributions will support our work in parliament, in the press and online - making the case, and backing it up - for how we can fix Westminster's broken system.