Electoral Reform
Labour’s ‘no brainer’ case to campaign for AV
An exhaustive academic report shows why Labour would benefit from the Alternative Vote. The report argues ""By opposing AV ... the Labour Party is likely to deprive itself of a chance to gain seats"
AV: Poll lead for yes campaign as Clegg set to take back seat
A majority of the public will vote yes in the alternative vote (AV) referendum, according to an ICM poll in today's Independent; 56% favour AV, 44% oppose.
EXCLUSIVE: New poll shows ‘Yes’ campaign in clear lead
The pro-AV campaign was given a double boost today. A new poll shows the campaign is in the lead while the Labour Yes! campaign has launched with support from across the party.
Labour should campaign on AV
Andy Burnham says "It would be a recipe for chaos and confusion if Labour candidates were also supporting AV in their literature." He's wrong - the party should campaign for AV.
Six months from the AV referendum, how are the campaigns shaping up?
The Yes to fairer votes site launches this week. In contrast to the dull oppressive shades of the No campaign’s site, it is clear, bright and colourful, and focuses on the grassroots nature of the campaign with ways in which people can get involved. There is now a network of determined activists across the country that has grown steadily since the extraordinary outpouring of energy during the purple “fair votes” protests back in May.
Another Lib Dem u-turn – this time they vote down votes at 16
Last night Liberal Democrat MPs voted against lowering the voting age to 16 - despite promising to give 16-year-olds the vote in their election manifesto.