> The electoral systems in the UK-derived nations (geographic districts only, first past the post) expressly prohibit such broad-but-shallow movements from ever

> The electoral systems in the UK-derived nations (geographic districts only, first past the post) expressly prohibit such broad-but-shallow movements from ever being represented in government. This is true for the Westminster parliament. It is not true for other elected bodies in the UK, which use the following electoral systems, and with the approximate share of the vote you need to get elected: London Assembly, MMP (as Germany), 5% Scottish Parliament, MMP, c. 6% Welsh Assembly, MMP, c. 8% Northern Ireland assembly, 6 member STV, c. 10% NI local government, 6 member STV, c. 10% Scottish local government, 3-4 member STV, c. 13% European parliament, 1 STV constituency and 11 closed lists, varies between c. 8% and 17% Incidentally, I am a Pirate Party UK candidate standing in Edinburgh this May -- http://edinburgh.pirateparty.org.uk/ http://edinburgh.pirateparty.org.uk/