How do EU Elections Work in the UK? - Brexit Explained

The video explains the UK's participation in the European parliamentary elections due to the Brexit delay. It covers the differences between the UK's first past the post system and the proportional representation systems used in EU elections. England, Scotland, and Wales use a closed party list system, while Northern Ireland uses the single transferable vote. The video highlights how these systems allow for more proportional representation, benefiting smaller parties. It also discusses the concept of second-order elections and their impact on voter turnout and party success.

Discuss the impact of proportional representation on smaller parties in European elections.

What are second order elections and how do they differ from first order elections?

What was the voter turnout in the 2014 European elections compared to the 2015 general election?