What is First Past The Post? - Voting, Simplified

[@goodlookinouthomie1757]

Well, despite Starmer being all about PR not so long ago, I doubt we'll hear a peep from him on that topic from now on. Under a PR system, Reform would have won 100 seats last night since they got nearly a fifth of the popular vote. On this measure alone I expect PR to be resisted by every institution going forward.

[@alanbolchover4110]

I have always voted Pentagon, but I suppose the majority of the country want a more rounded government.

[@MrJonkuhrt]

you have always been a rather angular character. A pentagon-shape in a round hole?

[@PoliticsSimplified]

The Pentagon Brexit Policy really brought them down this year!

[@jonathanellis9155]

Great to see you on the video Danny. Very clearly explained. Cleverly, when the government arranged the vote to change from FPTP, it was to AV which nobody wants. PR would bring a more balanced representation in parliament. It might be difficult to agree on actions but we would see more meaningful debates in parliament. I liked the explanation about tactical voting. FTTP means a lot people feel their voice is not heard. I loved all the different locations and it was best when the camera was higher so we don't feel you are talking down to us.

[@mrsentencename7334]

This worked when we had cohesive areas of community, culture and traditions before multi culturalism. This doesn’t work anymore

[@ifwecouldvote]

I dont think you need to bring your racism into this, its just an unfair system. He gave an example of 1951 when the result was clearly unfair. Or were the brown people causing all your problems in 1951 too?

[@Matt-wx3og]

"It can produce a relatively stable and acceptable government". Citation needed.

[@PoliticsSimplified]

Absolutely!

[@fastteddyb]

Exactly - nonsensical statement. Lower the voting age will solve all our problems

[@ifwecouldvote]

Well, you would just have to look at countries with PR. Like Belgium for instance. Their governments are very representative but cant get anything done because of opposition at every turn. A single party government allows things to move quicker if you can believe that, for better or worse. Im still a fan of PR though, better a slower gvt than one not representational.

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

It's disgusting vote rigging

[@rebeccanampiima5451]

I finally understood it. Great explanation.

[@daruguis285]

Well done very proud

[@adamlaurie8906]

Good video, a very simple and nice explanation.

[@wojathome]

The vote in 2011 was for AV (Alternative Vote), which isn't actually PR, but rather FPTP+

[@arman_hov7706]

thanks mate you explained it with simple enough words so everybody can understand

[@PoliticsSimplified]

Cheers Arman!

[@ThomasBoyd-mn8ht]

Yes first past the post it fair give you strong link with MP and PR mess Scottish parliament Thomas. 19 years SNP Scottish government 2007 to 2026 . Keep first post the post voting system UK general elections Britain England London. Awesome. Thanks.

[@thegamerinanutshell7621]

Its such a bad system Reform uk would have 93 seats if not for this wank system

[@wagie95]

Im not sure if theres a better way to do it? Representative will create insability no? But i need clarifying.. what could we do instead?

[@ifwecouldvote]

Correct, things go much slower as the government is made of many parties and they all need to agree and compromise on changes and policies. See Belgium for a good example. However this also stops the main party from creating policies and laws that most of its citizens would not support. There are pros and cons.

[@anuradhayadav1231]

Well I'm from India .... But i got this more clearly! U was just appropriate at the points!..

[@krystaloconnor9855]

Thank you - very informative!

[@emmamilne9545]

They were very quiet about the av vote as I wanted to vote for it to change then I realised I had missed it.

[@johnlesterpiol6912]

Just want to ask, is there such concept called second past the post system? If there is such, can someone help me to understand it. I don't have any source to read. Thank you in advance! ❤️

[@doris3099]

no

[@jenna2321]

Danny we are all waiting for another bon bon video ⌛

[@PoliticsSimplified]

Maybe next year!

[@jenna2321]

@@PoliticsSimplified ⌚ tick tock

[@vincentchoi8903]

GOOD

[@sheila2325]

Why the crappie music?

[@DavidBowring]

Why the crappy spelling?

[@sheila2325]

I'll spell it how I want you idiot.

[@ntfrmhr]

i still dont understand the terminologies

[@danyaalkhokhar2977]

great video

[@steveo9934]

Noticed a typo. Genral should be General

[@dannykuhrt9144]

thanks steve

[@raysullins5179]

This is not the greatest system for a multiparty country.

[@philbennett806]

Genral election?

[@andrewwhite8762]

Thank you

[@TheBlewtigercars]

Change the flash card spelling for general

[@nafeesahmad2973]

you seem to be a young boy...good job

[@PomFrit99]

vote reform!

[@alicefaulkner6021]

Genral lol

[@personalityishard2113]

pog

[@euphra5674]

epci but u talk mad fast

[@ThomasBoyd-mn8ht]

My nation Italy has as Italian has PR voting system your vote counts in Italy for Italians with British citizenship UK passport. Pietro Boselli Italian vote Labour party July 4 win 4q2 British Labour MP's. He a friend Thomas I am Italian Bargi Italy.

[@ctw_bobby6101]

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[@ctw_bobby6101]

🐷🐷

[@anubisgod23]

the US does NOT use this system....

[@PoliticsSimplified]

Hi Anthony, 45 US states use FPTP for elections. See: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_the_United_States

[@anubisgod23]

@@PoliticsSimplified The individual states might use it but the country as a whole when electing a president does not use it...at all

[@PoliticsSimplified]

The US has several types and systems used for elections, we didn't specify it was presidential elections. To clarify, it's used for Congress and parts of the Electoral College. Thanks for your comment.

[@anubisgod23]

@@PoliticsSimplified Okay then its my bad for assuming you were referring to the presidential election.

[@fastteddyb]

if they don't there must be some sense there

[@manoharnarware9071]

Thank you