Tag Archives: system
Is Electoral Reform Dead?
No. There are many people like me who believe that the current first past the post (FPTP) voting system is unrepresentative. I, and they, believe a that the fairer voting system of proportional representation (PR) is a better option. The … Continue reading
AV Referendum Is Only The Start of The Debate
The current system of voting in the UK has many flaws which the potential change to AV will not address on its own. The referendum on 5th May should be seen as the start of a discussion about these flaws … Continue reading
The problem with the referendum bill
Or the ‘Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-11’ to give it its proper title. is that it’s trying to do more than one thing. That’s why its likely to get into trouble when Westminster Parliament resumes in September. If … Continue reading
C2C Reclaiming Local Democracy
On Saturday 5th April 2014 I attended an event hosted by Electoral Reform Society Scotland at the Playfair Library, Old College, Edinburgh University. The event was call “From Centre to Community – Reclaiming Local Democracy in Scotland. There were 10 … Continue reading →