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Published in: openDemocracyUKWhy the Referendum is a “Good Thing”
Continuing the OK Referendum Plus debate, the case for the AV referendum as a step towards replacing the...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKWhy all MPs should support reforming the electoral system
The rise of multi-party politics in the UK has meant that very few MPs can now claim majority support in their...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKOur Referendum Plus debate: team OK shares different views
OK's reviews editor sets out the nature of of our Referendum Plus debate
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Published in: openDemocracyUKCounting the flaws - the US debates voting systems
A New Yorker editor blogs an American discussion of voting systems from 12th century Venice to tomorrow, which way...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe Extraordinary Realignment of the Centre Right
The three main front of the UK's new Coalition are the economy, liberty and trying to 'carry on as before'. The Jury...
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Published in: openDemocracyUK'AV' LINKED TO CANCER SCARE
New Voting system linked to rise in hair cancer researchers claim
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Published in: openDemocracyUKBernard Jenkin MP should get his facts straight on the Alternative Vote
The Evening Standard ran an extraordinary piece on the Alternative Vote by Bernard Jenkin MP, one of the leading...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKFairer Votes, not Fair Votes let alone Audio-Visual!
How should the 'Yes' campaign in the coming referendum pitch its case for 'AV'?
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe AV referendum - four possible outcomes
With the Coalition government rushing forward while simultaneously seeking to preserve and contain, what matters is...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKPosters to win the AV referendum - the best so far
We've had a fantastic response to our call for poster ideas to fight the "Yes" campaign on AV - good designs, along...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKAV timing betrays an accident prone and centralising government
Serious constitutional and political issues are raised by the UK Coalition's decision to hold the AV referendum...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKWhy Greens should get behind AV
Some Greens are taking a "purist" position and rejecting AV, but this will only favour the forces of conservatism...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKIt's May 5th for the AV referendum
The date for the referendum on electoral reform has been leaked. Reformers need a clear and persuasive message if we...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKFirst past the post - the view from New Zealand
Once you've voted under a fairer system, first past the post looks backward.