Comments on: Brown proposes referendum on preference voting

By: Charles in Germany

Charles in Germany — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:05:23 +0000

A video piece on the UK Greens trying to win in Brighton Pavillion

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/video/2010/feb/03/brighton-pavilion-green-party

By: Kieran Latty

Kieran Latty — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:22:08 +0000

This article on long term trends in the Tory primary vote is an eye opener.

http://socialisteconomicbulletin.blogspot.com/2009/12/real-trend-of-tory-support-by-john-ross.html

By: Harry Hayfield

Harry Hayfield — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:31:13 +0000

Effects of AV on elections in the UK (Source: UK Elect)
Election 1997 Result: Con 165 Lab 419 Lib Dem 46
AV Election 1997 Calculation: Con 207 (+42) Lab 379 (-40) Lib Dem 38 (-8)

Election 2001 Result: Con 165 Lab 413 Lib Dem 52
AV Election 2001 Calculation: Con 177 (+12) Lab 406 (-7) Lib Dem 46 (-6)

Election 2005 Result: Con 198 Lab 356 Lib Dem 62
AV Election 2005 Result: Con 150 (-48) Lab 399 (+43) Lib Dem 81 (+19)