Electoral systems

Read the source below (extract written for this paper). Supporters of first-past-the-post argue that it produces strong, stable single-party governments and a clear link between MPs and constituencies. Critics point out that in 2024 Labour won about 63% of seats with around 34% of the vote, while Reform UK won over 14% of votes but only a handful of seats. They argue that proportional systems used in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland show that coalition government can work. Using the source, evaluate the view that first-past-the-post should be replaced for UK general elections. In your response you must compare the different opinions in the source, consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way, and use knowledge and understanding to help you analyse and evaluate.