Andy Burnham calls for Labour to adopt proportional representation

Mayor of Greater Manchester says reform will stop parties voted for by a minority from having complete power at Westminster

Andy Burnham has called for MPs to be elected by proportional representation as part of Labour’s plans for a “radical rewiring of Britain”.

The mayor of Greater Manchester’s proposals were supported by Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales, at the Making Britain Work For Scotland rally in Scotland. Labour has proposed sweeping reforms to how UK democracy works, including replacing the House of Lords with a directly elected senate for the UK’s nations and regions.