How UK elections work: First past the post vs proportional representation explained

For the first time, the London Mayoral election in May 2024 will be decided by a past the post voting system.

Considered a voting system that favours the major parties, Labour’s incumbent, Sadiq Khan is being challenged by Tory Susan Hall. 

Others also vying for the role include Lib Dem’s Rob Blackie, Green candidate Zoë Garbett and Reform UK’s Howard Cox.

Having previously relied on the supplementary voting system, FPTP was introduced as part of the Electoral Reform Act 2022. 

However, many campaigners have pointed out this will likely hand the role to majority party candidates while giving voters less choice. 

Many politicians feel that recent changes to UK voting systems will make it harder for people to vote. Alongside