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Referendum on the Alternative Vote
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michael


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13-04-2011 11:37 AM

Journal of Parliamentary Affairs wrote:
councillor Alex Feakes would have beaten Labour to take the seat of Lewisham West and Penge if the alternative voting system had operated during last year’s general election


from http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2011/04...av-system/

eastlondonlines wrote:
Dowd, meanwhile, was among 51 Labour MPs who signed a letter announcing their support for AV. “first past the post isn’t working” and claiming this year as a “time for change.”


So it seems that Jim Dowd and Alex Feakes both wish to see AV adopted for the election of MPs, the same system as used to elect the Lewisham and London Mayors. At the very least this will (almost) bring the voting systems for the election of single representatives in line with each other, and in line with the system that is used to elect the leaders of all political parties and unions.

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RE: Referendum on the Alternative Vote - michael - 13-04-2011 11:37 AM