Vote value?

Question 1

FPTP?

Answer 1

• fares badly here
• many votes are wasted
• those living in safe seats probably feel their vote makes no difference
• wasted votes = 2019, Brexit party won 644,257 votes and no MPs
• biased towards two main parties and regional parties like SNP

Question 2

STV?

Answer 2

• System of preferential voting certainly reduces the potential for wasted votes
• even voting for minor parties can be effective in the final outcome

Question 3

AV?

Answer 3

• fares particularly well
• there’s no disincentive to vote for a minor party or independent candidate
• removes temptation for tactical voting