All of these proposed “reforms” are just the political parties jockying for position. For example, the only reason ther Lib Dems want proportional representation is to grab more seats. None of them are motivated by a desire to give more power to the people or to make government more representative of the people.
“Government without the vote is more or less a form of tyranny. Government with the vote is more or less representative according to the extent to which the vote is given.” (Emmeline Pankhurst, 1908)
25% of our population (under 18) has no vote and is not represented in elections. That is unfair and undemocratic and it needs to change.
Proxy voting should be extended so that all people are represented regardless of age and capacity. Parents should vote on behalf of their children, and carers should vote on behalf of relatives suffering from Alzheimer’s Syndrome and other conditions.
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