British Politics

[purpletigron]

Clegg must force vote reform.

I think Mr Clegg has only one choice to ensure the future of the LibDems as a credible force in UK politics: make getting full electoral reform in place the deal-make-or-break in this hung parliament:

It's expressed really well by in this comment:
http://djm4.dreamwidth.org/6435.html?thread=33571#cmt33571

Comments

[whotheheckami.livejournal.com]

I think one of the worst scenarios is if the Lib Dems agree to put the matter of electoral reform to a referendum. Sadly, I can't see any way that a simple majority of an inherently change-averse population would vote in favour of a move to PR. Conversly, not having a referndum about it feels somehow wrong.

[ig1234.livejournal.com]

I don't think so. I just think we've been brainwashed into thinking we have to have a referendum. If people hate the new system, they'll all vote Tory... You're right. If there's a referendum, it will be defeated. No doubt. Lord Ashcroft will play some big part in that.

[stevegreen.livejournal.com]

Not from the number of people I've heard say they voted LibDem because this would bring PR forward. I believe the media - particularly the right wing press - is only now coming to terms with just how great the pressure for change has become.