Brown on PR


During the Prime Minister's Press Conference this morning, Brown was asked about electoral reform. You can view the news conference on the number 10 website (skip to 56:23 for the relevant question), but I've written up a quick transcript.

Questioner: Prime Minister, they say that David Cameron is talking with the new leader of the Liberal Democrats about a new alliance for the next parliament. I can recall having heard you talk about your ideas about proportional representation. Would you consider changing the electoral system given that we always talk about more democracy in your system?

Brown: Well, I've just talked to Nick Clegg the new leader of the Liberal Party, I've congratulated him on his election and said that we look forward to working together on the issues that unite both our two parties and unite the country. And we have put forward wide ranging constitutional reforms, many of which the Liberals already support. We are going to publish a document on electoral reform in the near future as well and I think the whole constitutional agenda should unite all parties, but certainly I am absolutely sure that there is common ground between the Liberals and the Labour Party on making sure that the constitutional agenda is moved forward quickly. [...]

Well, he didn't say no!