Alternative Vote
I can see both sides of the argument but after careful thought have decided to vote in favour of the Alternative Vote. It just doesn't seem right that someone can be elected MP with just 35% of the vote or less. It doesn't seem right that a government (as in 2005) can have a majority with only 36% of the national vote. Personally I would prefer the French 2 round voting system which would allow for alliances to be formed and presented to the public before the final round of voting. But what's on offer seems to me to be an improvement on what we have now. It will increase the number of marginal consituencies, reduce safe seats where the incumbents seem to feel they have a job for life. Most of all it means people can give their first choice to the person they really want instead of thinking "there's no point wasting my vote" which is what happens at present
Patrick Gray ● 5624d7 Comments