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The system, by virtue of the mathematics of squaring, will generate nominal "natural thresholds" for each of the four nations. The actual figures will vary slightly, depending on the precise distribution of votes for the parties, but they are approximately: |
The system, by virtue of the mathematics of squaring, will generate nominal "natural thresholds" for each of the four nations. The actual figures will vary slightly, depending on the precise distribution of votes for the parties, but they are approximately: |
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* England 2% |
* England 2.5% |
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* Scotland |
* Scotland 7% |
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* Wales |
* Wales 8% |
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* Northern Ireland 10% |
* Northern Ireland 10.5% |
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Especially for the smaller countries, these may seem high, until it is recognised the thresholds are not absolutely "hard", nor indeed guaranteed. The additional features of the system afford an alternative route to winning a seat or seats, by virtue of topping a local poll or obtaining a quota. In this respect, the system makes it marginally easier for an independent compared to FPTP. 33.34% compared to perhaps 35-40% under FPTP. |
Especially for the smaller countries, these may seem high, until it is recognised the thresholds are not absolutely "hard", nor indeed guaranteed. The additional features of the system afford an alternative route to winning a seat or seats, by virtue of topping a local poll or obtaining a quota. In this respect, the system makes it marginally easier for an independent compared to FPTP. 33.34% compared to perhaps 35-40% under FPTP. |
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