A new demand for a national commission focused on electoral reform has been voiced in the House of Commons.

MP for Didcot and Wantage Olly Glover pressed the Government to act during discussions on the Representation of the People Bill, characterising the existing voting method as antiquated and detrimental to public confidence.

Mr Glover stated that what the country lacks is a mechanism to drive fundamental transformation and restore confidence in political life, namely an overhaul of the electoral system to introduce greater proportionality.

Support for proportional representation among the electorate has reached a record 60 percent, rising from 52 percent in 2023.

The Liberal Democrat parliamentarian, who leads the Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform group and participates actively in the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Votes, expressed approval for several elements of the Bill.

These encompass granting ballot access to those aged 16 and 17, promoting automatic voter enrolment, and limiting contributions from overseas sources.

Nonetheless, he contended that without progress toward electoral reform, the legislation remains inadequate.

Mr Glover expressed hope that the Minister would endorse the APPG for Fair Votes’ request for a national commission on electoral reform, to prevent newly eligible 16 and 17-year-olds from experiencing the same political disillusionment affecting many others.

The APPG maintains its push for replacing First Past the Post with a proportional alternative, asserting this change would aid in restoring public confidence in governance.