Woodford: Election result calls 'into question' fairness of system

Alice Rigby
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Neil Woodford has questioned the viability of the British electoral system following the surprisingly decisive result of the general election.

The Woodford Investment Management founder (pictured) said, while the expected Conservative majority appears good for markets, the result suggests there are serious constitutional issues in the UK. He particularly emphasised the lack of power afforded to parties that made significant gains in the election. The SNP won all but three of the 59 seats available in Scotland. "The result will inevitably call into question again the fairness of a political system which can deliver an outcome in which the number of seats in Westminster does not correlate with a party's share of the national v...

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