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I was just restating the question in a way that acknowledged your nitpicking response. It's a pretty natural inference from what you said. If you weren't sugges

I was just restating the question in a way that acknowledged your nitpicking response. It's a pretty natural inference from what you said. If you weren't suggesting that the referendums would have different results then I don't see the point of your original response.

chrisseaton 4y ago
AV and PR are different things. People may have different opinions, even if your particular circle wouldn’t.
- disgruntledphd2 4y ago
  In any case, there's no referendum needed. If it ends up with a Lab Lib government next time, I expect it to just be legislated for.
  - chrisseaton 4y ago
    > If it ends up with a Lab Lib government next time, I expect it to just be legislated for. Are Labour in favour of changing the voting system? I don't think they are. Why would they be? It doesn't make any sense for them. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/sep/27/unions-vote-down-local-labour-parties-call-to-axe-first-past-the-post https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/sep/27/unions-vote... https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/27/proportional-representation-labour-party-lib-dems https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/27/propor... And even if members were, the PLP certainly aren't - as they'd lose their jobs.
    - blibble 4y ago
      the 1997 labour manifesto had a committment to changing the voting system there was a consultation and its results were quietly buried no reason to expect it would be different next time
    - disgruntledphd2 4y ago
      Because of the SNP. Without Scotland, it would be very difficult for them to get a majority with FPTP.