The papers on AV: Optimistic, cynical, meditative, hysterical…
Dominic Browne gives a round-up of all the main papers’ opinions on the AV referendum, from the optimistic to the cynical, the meditative to the hysterical.
Dominic Browne gives a round-up of all the main papers’ opinions on the AV referendum, from the optimistic to the cynical, the meditative to the hysterical.
David Blunkett admits today the No campaign’s claims about the cost of the reform were “made up”. Vote Yes to AV today to end this kind of politics.
Last week Labour No To AV released a document, the purpose of which was to argue that AV would harm Labour’s electoral fortunes. Labour Yes rebut their key arguments.
Social Liberal Forum’s Dr. Prateek Buch argues that Yes to AV would benefit the progressive majority and democracy in general.
Matt Wootton reports on the inventive and creative grass-roots campaigning for the Alternative Vote, that is taking off on the internet.
Ed Jacobs looks at the likely impact the votes of Scots, Welsh and North Irish voters are likely to have on the referendum on the Alternative Vote on May 5th.
The No campaign has been based on a series of lies and smears. Left Foot Forward looks in turn at the worst five examples.
Chris Huhne attacked the “lies” of the No to AV campaign Newsnight last night, and said engaging in the “politics of the gutter”, reports Shamik Das.
Green Party London Assembly member Darren Johnson is supporting a Yes vote on May 5th because it will mean people can start to vote for what they really believe in.
Shamik Das reports on today’s Yes to AV and No to AV press conferences, plus the latest opinion poll on the Alternative Vote referendum – showing a 16-point ‘No’ lead.