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"In 1998, the House of Commons debated Roy Jenkins's report on proportional representation. Tony Benn rose to oppose it. 'Introducing proportionality completely destroys the idea of representation', Benn told MPs."

https://twitter.com/richardmarcj/status/1775695904554557564

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not logged in... What's the core argument? That you wouldn't have a geographically local MP?
don't worry about cross quoting.

Wrt geographical representation: I do think it is still of value, but less critical with digital opportunities. There are systems which get more proportional while retaining a geo. rep.

So far enjoying living in Germany: only coalitions since 1946. (No easy comparison between countries, I realise, PR or not is just one factor)
I am rethinking the importance of PR. It is clearly possible to influence politics outside of elections, and making these opportunities more accessible and democratic may compensate for whatever deficiencies the election method has - and it necessarily must have some.