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It's time to scrap the first-past-the-post system, Welsh Labour's Mark Drakeford says
However, Sir Keir rejects the call for electoral reform, saying is not one of his priorities
First minister of Wales Mark Drakeford during the Labour Party Conference

WELSH LABOUR leader Mark Drakeford threw down the gauntlet to Sir Keir Starmer and said it was time to scrap the first-past-the-post system and embrace electoral reform.

Speaking at the weekend’s Welsh Labour conference, the First Minister said the next Labour government must lead the task of democratic renewal.

“I hear what the critics say: that first past the post produces strong government.

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