Tag: Roger Scully

All of Wales’ main parties have many supporters with views that the party leaderships would find uncomfortable

All of Wales’ main parties have many supporters with views that the party leaderships would find uncomfortable

The rise of anti-immigration parties across Europe has led many to question whether their  success has its roots in the prejudice of voters. In Wales, Roger Scully has carried out some research which shows which party supporters are prejudiced against which groups to what extent. Here, he shares his findings.  The other day I was […]

Wales should change the electoral system used to elect councillors as part of local government reforms

Wales should change the electoral system used to elect councillors as part of local government reforms

Local government reform is firmly on the Welsh political agenda. This presents an opportunity, suggests Roger Scully, to reform the way councillors are elected. In this post he argues that the predominant electoral system in use  in Wales and in England – a form of first past the post termed Multi-Member District Plurality – should be […]