“Bootle Backs Dowd: 69% Vote Labour!” - System: FPTP Fact: 69% voted for Peter Dowd in Bootle. Explanation: Shows clear mandate when one candidate is popular → strong representation, “D&G Tory Win with Just 30% – Majority Left Out?” - System: FPTP Fact: John Cooper won with only 30% in Dumfries & Galloway. Explanation: Many voters unrepresented since winner didn’t need majority., “14% of Votes, Just 5 Seats: Reform Cry Foul” - System: FPTP Fact: Reform got 14% of votes in 2024 but only 5 MPs. Explanation: Disproportional – seats don’t match votes., “Lib Dems Score 72 MPs on Only 12% of Votes” - System: FPTP Fact: Lib Dems got fewer votes than Reform but far more seats. Explanation: Some parties benefit disproportionately from needing to win constituencies not widespread support, “Labour Wins 156-Seat Majority on Just 34% of Votes” - System: FPTP Fact: Labour 2024 majority with only 34% of votes. Explanation: Single party can control government with minority support., “Two Votes, Twice the Choice in Scotland” - System: AMS Fact: One vote for constituency MSP, one for regional list MSP. Explanation: Voters can back both big and small parties.System: AMS Fact: Greens benefit from regional PR votes. Explanation: It is worthwhile voting for small parties when results are calculated in proportion., “Greens Gain Seats from Second Ballot Boost” - System: AMS Fact: Greens benefit from regional PR votes. Explanation: It is worthwhile voting for small parties when results are calculated in proportion., “Scottish Labour: 20% of Votes = 19% of Seats” - System: AMS Fact: Labour’s 2021 Scottish result nearly proportional. Explanation: AMS fairer reflection of votes., “Six Coalitions in Holyrood Since 1999” - System: AMS Fact : Coalitions more common under AMS.Explanation: More voters represented, but decision-making can be slower., “Seven Regional MSPs + One Constituency MSP = More Choice for Scots” - System: AMS Fact: Each voter has 8 MSPs they can contact. Explanation: Easier to find someone who shares your views., “MSPs Chosen by Party List – Are They Too Loyal to Leaders?” - System: AMS Fact: Regional MSPs come from party lists. Explanation: May prioritise,

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