Barnesian
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Re: Electoral reform could be key to winning the Makerfield by-election (and the next general election)
You've ignored the big argument against FPTP. The tyranny of a majority government on a minority vote and the corrosive effect it has on public sentiment regarding politics and politicians. Your… (View Post)4 -
Re: Electoral reform could be key to winning the Makerfield by-election (and the next general election)
The good effect is that it will make majority governments impossible on say 30% of the vote (ie 70% oppose). That is not only unfair and undemocratic, it causes the population to lose faith in politi… (View Post)2 -
Re: Electoral reform could be key to winning the Makerfield by-election (and the next general election)
The Reform activists that I have spoken with are very opposed to PR. "Why would we?" Farage is too canny an operator to explicitly oppose PR but in power, he would. (View Post)1 -
Re: Electoral reform could be key to winning the Makerfield by-election (and the next general election)
I see you can still lay Restore at sub 30 on Betfair. A tax free 3%+ return in less that four weeks. I've mopped up quite a bit at 22s. Better than a Cash ISA. £180,000 already matched on this b… (View Post)2 -
Re: Restoring my faith in the betting markets – politicalbetting.com
Ignore Taz. Most of us so. Your contributions on engineering, coastal paths etc are valued. (View Post)4