By the middle of the twentieth century, Britain had developed an electoral system the basic characteristics of which have been delineated above: single-member constituencies, first-past-the-post election to determine the winner in each, and each adult citizen having the right to cast a vote. (BNCI)
This should give warning to anyone in Britain preparing to cast a vote tomorrow for proportional representation. (BNCI)
For the deal to go ahead, it must first be approved by 75 per cent of those eligible policyholders who cast a vote --; either at this month's special general meeting in Edinburgh, or by proxy. (BNCI)