https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/1328786477430566916?s=19

  • OgdenTO [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    It makes sense in America because a third party is functionally useless. But in the UK it could make a real difference.

    • cracksmoke2020 [none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      The UK is also first past the post. Libdems are only really relevant in a small number of constituencies and the rest of the third parties are regional.

      The nature of first past the post is certainly easier to overcome in the UK than in the US, but ultimately it's a 2 party system.

      • OgdenTO [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        In America the two parties get 96% of the votes. In UK they get 80%. Third parties also get seats in the house. It's different.