Proportional representation is a way to combat voter apathy

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‘Many feel that voting in a safe constituency is a pointless exercise’

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A recent letter suggests that dealing with voter apathy was more important than electoral reform.

Might I suggest that the reason for voter apathy is our electoral system whereby many feel that voting in a safe constituency is a pointless exercise. If we had proportional representation people might be more inclined to vote as they would know their vote would count.

CC Elshaw