# Scotland's Parliament Voting System Under Fire

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-05-14T06:12:56+00:00
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Scotlands parliament voting system faces criticism for allowing parties to game the list seats, as seen with the Greens running in only six out of 73 constituencies. Proposals to mirror local councils and eliminate lists aim to curb opportunism and simplify elections. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3cbc6469f77c1db1

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