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What is the Supplementary Vote (SV)?
The SV system requires voters to rank their two favourite candidates in order of preference, which is then used to elect a single winner via two rounds of vote counting.
What is the Additional Member System (AMS)?
The Additional Member System, or AMS, is a mixed electoral system. The aim of this electoral system is to achieve a more proportional parliament, while retaining direct representation from local members of parliament.
What are Political Parties?
When you vote in a general election you vote for an MP (Member of Parliament) to represent your area. Most MPs are part of a political party, the party with the majority of MPs...
What is the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayoral Election?
Like many combined authority mayors, the first Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor was elected in 2017. The Mayor’s role is to lead the local council, act as a link between the local council and central...
5 Reasons to vote in the Scottish Parliament Elections
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS: 6TH MAY Polling stations will be open between 7am – 10pm on Thursday 6th May. Everything you need to know can be found here: What is the Scottish Parliament? What are...
What are London Borough Mayors?
What is the role of the Mayor? Four London Boroughs have directly elected mayors – Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, and Lewisham. People living in these boroughs can vote for their preferred candidate to serve...
What is the Mayor of the West of England Election?
The position of the Mayor of the West of England was agreed in the 2016 budget as part of the effort to create a “Western powerhouse” similar to the Northern powerhouse strategy by devolving power to Western England.
What are Regional Mayors?
There are a few different types of Mayors in the UK, generally they are directly elected (meaning you get to vote for them) to lead and represent a local or combined authority area.
What is the Liverpool City Region Mayoral Election?
What is the role of the Mayor? The Liverpool Metro Mayor possesses several devolved domestic responsibilities within the Liverpool city region,consisting of the authorities of Halton, Liverpool, St.Helens, Sefton and Wirral. With a budget...
