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The Economist’s political map of the UK: the north/south divide revealed – Stephen Tall | Sun 21st April 2013
Four points:
The Economist map only shows results under first-past-the-post: it therefore exaggerates the extent of support for both Labour and the Conservatives. The map nonetheless highlights the retreat of the Tories from the north and Labour from the south. This is dangerous for both parties, as there is a likely spiral effect, with each becoming more remote from the concerns of the voters in the areas they don’t represent. This makes the case for both Labour and the Tories to consider proportional representation at local elections for their own sakes: to increase their representation at the grassroots in areas where otherwise they’ve been wiped out. Finally, the need to decentralise power from Whitehall: for almost all power to be controlled by Westminster when no party can speak for the nation as a whole is dangerous for democratic legitimacy.
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