Not saying whether I like/dislike the alternative voting system yet (despite writing the article, I’m not sure). I don’t like the current first past the post system as it doesn’t encourage people to vote, “what’s the point” attitude.
I don’t think it would result in parties like the BNP benefiting from the alternative vote system, but would like to hear the argument why you think it would? Are you thinking loads of voters would put BNP first or second in this voting system?
I think this voting system would help the Liberal Democrats the most, (not as much as proportional representation) because I believe the current Lib Dem share of the vote is understated for several reasons.
Lib Dems are currently the only party that’s a serious threat to the two party system, their support has stagnated though, I think because of the two party system, what’s the point voting Lib Dems when they never win government.
I could see many Labour and Conservative voters listing the Lib Dems as their second choice.
I wonder if there’s been any serious polls or studies as to what might happen under the alternative vote system? If Labour are seriously considering it (and it’s not just for playing the Lib Dems politically) they must believe it’s going to benefit Labour (would be political suicide otherwise).
David
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