... analysis of whether further change should be introduced. To this end I hope to thoroughly evaluate the current electoral system, and establish whether this model should remain in place or whether recent calls for reform are merited. The actual operation of FPTP is so simple that it requires little explanation. Six hundred and fifty nine candidates run for election. Voters mark their preferred choice with an X. The candidate with more votes than any other gains a seat. The underlying principles of FPTP are that; it's a simply electoral system, easy for voters to understand, and easy to tally votes. Due to its definitive yes or no nature it also in theory produces clear and stable governments. Coalitions do not work under FPTP and so it operates best in party system. Britain has evolved into almost a two party system, as result of the Liberal Democrats victimisation under the system. ...

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