Israel today is governed by a proportional electoral system that treats the entire country as a unitary voting district.

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While Mr Blair remains in office, Lib Dem hopes of a more proportional electoral system for Westminster live on.

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The case for a more proportional electoral system could then become irresistible, though that would not answer the immediate question of who governs.

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