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The only loser was our democratic procedures

Parties invariably discuss electoral systems and the rules surrounding them in terms of democracy and fairness but party interest is always a consideration. There are, of course, many people who have a dispassionate interest in these matters. But it would be naive to ignore the role of party interest. This is not to suggest impropriety.

Parties invariably discuss electoral systems and the rules surrounding them in terms of democracy and fairness but party interest is always a consideration. There are, of course, many people who have a dispassionate interest in these matters.