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By Lydia, Grace, Halle & Lara

P. F. T. P. By Lydia, Grace, Halle & Lara. FIRST PAST THE POST. The candidate who wins the most votes in a particular constituency becomes the MP for that constituency.

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By Lydia, Grace, Halle & Lara

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  1. P F T P By Lydia, Grace, Halle & Lara

  2. FIRST PAST THE POST • The candidate who wins the most votes in a particular constituency becomes the MP for that constituency. • The party who then have the most candidates elected to parliament would form the government if they won by a clear majority. • If not then it becomes a ‘Hung’ parliament and parties would be expected to form coalitions like the one formed between Conservatives and Lib Dems in 2010 General Election.

  3. ADVANTAGES OF FIRST PAST THE POST • Simple to understand, does not cost a huge amount of money to explain to people and people who are not the strongest counters. • Totalling up all the votes does not take a long time so results can be announced in a short time frame after the polls close. • Normally it leads to a two party race meaning that there is normally a single party in power meaning they do not always have to rely on other parties to pass legislation.

  4. DISADVANTAGES OF FIRST PAST THE POST • The voting system does not allow fair representation for smaller parties. • This was displayed in the 2010 UK General Election when the Lib Dems received 23% of the total votes and only won 9% of (57) seats. • People vote tactically, voting against candidates rather than for the one they wish to see win. • Huge numbers of votes are wasted. • Small constituency boundaries mean that ‘safe’ seats are almost unpreventable with the same party winning seats in specific areas every election. • Choice of candidate is restricted therefore representation of women and minorities suffers as they ‘safest’ looking candidate is most likely to be given the chance to stand for elections.

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