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ERS bodges by numbers

Michael McFarland Campbell

As a child I learnt to paint by numbers, the Electoral Reform Society appears to have bodged by numbers. As some of you may know that I have been helping with the Yes to Fairer Votes campaign in Northern Ireland. We have an event this Saturday in Enniskillen where we are planning to have a sample of voters to ‘re-run the Westminster election in Fermanagh & South Tyrone’. In order to prepare the ballot papers for Saturday, I went to the Electoral Reform Society‘s website to find out what they would recommend a ballot paper to look like when using … Continue reading ERS bodges by numbers

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Daily Mail appears to tell lies…

Michael McFarland Campbell

It is rare of me to be reading the Daily Mail’s website, but the headline about the Tories putting up a candidate in the Oldham East & Saddleworth election following the ruling of the Election Court with regard to Phil Woolas. The Daily Mail seems to think that it was a ‘by-election’ that was tainted. Let’s hope that those responsible for writing headlines could actually attempt to be accurate. After all, we wouldn’t want anyone accused of telling lies now. And as for the content of the story. Well it is hardly surprising that all the parties appear to be … Continue reading Daily Mail appears to tell lies…

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lots of positivity at SDLP conference – Stephen Glenn

Michael McFarland Campbell

I am just back home from the SDLP conference at the Ramada near Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast today, with NI Campaign Manager Stephen Glenn. It was great to meet up with and receive positive comments and support from many SDLP elected representatives including: Margaret Ritchie MP Mark Durkan MP Alasdair McDonnell MP Dolores Kelly MLA Conall McDevitt MLA Patsy McGlone MLA Declan O’Loan MLA Cllr Niall Kelly, Belfast City Council… Read the rest on Fairer Votes Belfast Continue reading lots of positivity at SDLP conference – Stephen Glenn

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in the ballot – and second preference drawn

Michael McFarland Campbell

A successful evening was had at the first Fairer Votes Belfast event at the North Down and Strangford Alliance Associations’ Table Quiz at the CIYMS Clubhouse in East Belfast. We’ve signed up some volunteers. Although the Fairer Votes Belfast team didn’t come first in the quiz, we didn’t come last either. read the rest on Fairer Votes Belfast Continue reading 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in the ballot – and second preference drawn

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congratulations, 2 pledges, lots of hard work #yes2av

Michael McFarland Campbell

First of all my congratulations are in order to my friend and colleague who many of you will know has been appointed Campaigns Manager for Northern Ireland in the Yes to Fairer Votes campaign. As you may have guessed, this is the job that both he and I were interviewed for on Monday. On Monday evening, he and I pledged ourselves to work together with who ever was appointed to ensure that we have the best possible campaign in Northern Ireland to make the small change that will make a big difference on May 5th. The Fairer Votes Belfast page … Continue reading congratulations, 2 pledges, lots of hard work #yes2av

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Yes to fairer votes conference call later on

Michael McFarland Campbell

Looking forward to the Yes to Fairer Votes conference call this evening. Britain needs a fairer way of electing our leaders. On May 5th, 2011, we’ll get a unique chance – the Yes Campaign will lead the fight for fairer votes. We will represent supporters of all parties, and none. We will bring together people of all walks of life – teachers, nurses, transport workers, shop owners, students – to make the case for a democracy where everyone’s vote matters. Our country will be stronger when our democracy is more vibrant. If you would like to join the campaign for … Continue reading Yes to fairer votes conference call later on

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blogged elsewhere: when 40% equals the winner

Michael McFarland Campbell

We live in a democracy. Nigel Dodds MP was elected in an election earlier in May to represent the people of North Belfast in the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Westminster. We may assume therefore that Mr Dodds received a majority of the votes cast. Yes? Not under the system used for Westminster elections at the moment. Let’s look at the figures… Read the rest of the article here. UPDATE: Stephen Glenn has just asked First Past What Post? Continue reading blogged elsewhere: when 40% equals the winner

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