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Burnham Promises Proportional Representation, Breaks Two-Party Grip.

5/21/2026

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Burnham says he will pursue electoral-system reform if he becomes prime minister.
He proposes proportional representation to break the two-party dominance and give smaller parties such as the Greens a greater voice.
Burnham argues the current Westminster system is over-centralised and London-centric, marginalising regional and working-class communities.
He adds the UK must address internal fundamentals before considering re-joining the European Union.

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Burnham says he will pursue electoral-system reform if he becomes prime minister.
He proposes proportional representation to break the two-party dominance and give smaller parties such as the Greens a greater voice.
Burnham argues the current Westminster system is over-centralised and London-centric, marginalising regional and working-class communities.
He adds the UK must address internal fundamentals before considering re-joining the European Union.