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PM attacks unfair PR

Tony Blair has further distanced himself from electoral reform with a robust attack on proportional representation.

Speaking to young Labour supporters the PM described PR as unfair giving "disproportionate power" to smaller parties.

Labour backed away from a 1997 manifesto promise to hold a referendum on electoral reform and has not renewed the pledge. The comments will be a set-back for the Liberal Democrats.

Published: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT+01

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