Sadiq Khan highlights the rising tide of far-right extremism in western democracies, calling for a rigorous defense of democracy. He emphasizes the importance of proportional representation to prevent extremist minorities from gaining power, referencing the regrets of other leaders like Justin Trudeau and Tony Blair who failed to reform electoral systems. Khan also states that mayors can voice public concerns that government cannot, and he insists on the need to pressure social media firms against misinformation used by extremists. Khan's calls for electoral reform resonate with many Labour Party members seeking change.
The best defence against extremism, and against an unrepresentative minority capturing absolute power without majority consent, is a proportional voting system that precludes a minority hard right...
Sadiq Khan warned that the spectre of a resurgent fascism haunts the west... Mayors are in a unique position: they can give voice to what many think but the government cannot say.
Khan suggested that protecting democracy will require ministers to ratchet up pressure on social media companies to stop a billionaire bully using his platform to amplify lies.
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