Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days

A significant bloc of nearly 100 Labour Members of Parliament is preparing to pressure leader Andy Burnham to champion electoral reform early in his premiership. They aim to establish a new national commission tasked with exploring alternatives to the current first-past-the-post (FPTP) system used in Westminster elections.

These MPs view electoral reform as a priority and intend to present their case to Burnham shortly after he potentially takes office as prime minister. The push signifies a desire within parts of the Labour party to fundamentally change how parliamentary seats are allocated, moving away from the FPTP model which they argue can lead to disproportionate results.

Burnham himself has a history of supporting electoral reform, making this a test of his commitment to the cause. The group of MPs backing the commission hopes that by initiating this process within the first 100 days, it signals a serious intent to address the UK's electoral architecture. The success of this push will depend on Burnham's willingness to prioritize and champion the establishment of such a commission.