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Just to clarify my comment a little, if labour were in power with the majority that they’re expected to have … nothing lasts forever.
My hypothetical is that which is preferable, letting the tories in at the next election and losing another 15 years, or moving away from FPP to ensure there is always more balance at the expense of absolute power.
I guess I see electoral change as the Labour equivalent of boundary changes. Just depends what they hate less, being in Opposition or being part of a broader coalition.
beseku-
The problem with PR for Labour is that it will almost certainly lead to the party splitting into two, as both wings will fancy their chances of being electorally successful on their own.
I think there’s a lot of constitutional reform Labour should push through, including making the electoral system more democratic, but I don’t hold out much hope for it to happen.
andyp
The first past the post system suits the major parties. If Labour have a large majority, they'll have no incentive to change it.