MVC's London Elections results briefing |
Make Votes Count have produced a comprehensive and unique take on the London Mayoral and Assembly election results. You'll find details on turnout, spoilage rates, the d'Hondt allocation of seats; and systems commentary. But, more interestingly, there are figures on % of votes counting, proportionality on the Assembly, and gender representation. I have included a critique of the FPTP constituency section, references to the SV vs AV and Alternative Vote for the Commons debates, and a tie in with the Review of Voting Systems. There is also a section on MVC's response to the election of a BNP Assembly Member
Hopefully plenty of useful information for us all to use over the coming days and weeks. Download a copy and email it around. Posted: 03/05/08
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Londoners understood that their votes mattered |
Whoever wins the London mayoral and assembly counts later tonight, these elections have been good for voters, good for the parties and good for London democracy. The high turnout figures in London, estimated at 45%, and in many places predicted to be above general election levels, show what happens when you get a competitive election and voting systems that give voters increased choice and the power to affect the result no matter where in the city they live. Londoners have understood that every vote actually can matter and have responded accordingly. This picture favourably contrasts with the local elections across the rest of the country, where turnout is significantly lower, at 35%, and far fewer voters would have felt they could have made a difference. Posted: 02/05/08
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