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April 08, 2005
Boris to the rescue?
In a special blog-only article, the nonpareil Boris Johnson echoes the reasons why the current system is so stacked against the Tories.
Obviously, being bound by party lines, he concentrates on re-drawing the boundaries in terms of reform, which would undoubtedly be a good start - anything for a fairer democracy. But he could go further. British democracy could be made fairer still, if only the Conservatives dropped their mythical ideas about PR and realised what they had to gain.
If their smartest member is now starting to see this, hopefully the rest will cotton on too.
And kudos to Murky for this epic piece which menions us a lot. Make Votes Count has yet another new friend. Want to join in: sign the petition.
Posted by pauldavies on April 08, 2005
Comments
*Blush*.
Though Boris (rightly) concentrates on his party, the current system is more stacked against the lib dems.
Historically, all of the parties have been on the receiving end of disproportionately low representation.
Posted by: Murk at April 8, 2005 04:08 PM
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