Tag: Alternative Vote

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The AV “debate” in Leeds

…wasn’t really a debate. There’s been a spat between the Yes and No camps. Basically, the No campaign are hosting “debates” across the country. I say “debates” because they weren’t really. See: This is what the No Campaign call a debate. (16 February) Setting the record straight on our Sheffield debate. (21 February)

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AV or not AV? That is the question.

The answer is “Yes”. And a kick in my shins for such a terrible joke. Let’s digress for a minute. In truth, I am a supporter of the Single Transferrable Vote. My ideal voting system is one that is proportional (i.e., a party with 20% of the vote should get 20% of the seats) and […]