Tag Archives: first past the post

AV referendum – the return of the old politics

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Matthew

So the Nos won the UK AV referendum comprehensively, with 68% of the vote, on a higher turnout than expected.  Their campaign only seemed to gather momentum as time went by.  This is a bitter blow to me, as I … Continue reading →

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The Economist shoots itself in the foot. Twice.

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Matthew

This week The Economist has come out for a No vote in a leader on the UK’s referendum to the voting system.  It argues that AV is no improvement on FPTP, so we should vote no.  It wants the system … Continue reading →

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How would AV change UK politics?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Matthew

In my post last week I explained why I am supporting the Alternative Vote (AV) in the forthcoming UK referendum.  This case was based on principle.  We have a system of single member constituencies.  First past the post (FPTP) carries … Continue reading →

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AV: why I am voting Yes to a beautiful British compromise

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Matthew

Referendum Day approaches and the polls are tightening.  The public at large has yet to show much interest, but the referendum on the Alternative Vote (AV) is an important event in our political history.  Yet nobody can be surprised that … Continue reading →

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