Nick Clegg MP, Deputy Prime Minister of the UK plans to hold a referendum on whether the voting system to elect MPs to Westminster should be changed to the Alternative Vote (AV) but wants to do it on the same day as the 2011 Scottish Parliament General Election.
I think that it is unfair to hold both votes on the same day. Changing the voting system is a really big change and is not just a simple Yes/No vote that won't make much of a difference, we are talking about changing UK politics dramatically. I am in favour of a referendum on this issue but it should not be held on the same day as any other elections, especially national elections.
The outcome of the AV referendum will be important. That is why, for the referendum to have a fair chance, should be held on a separate date where people can consider it without having to worry about who is going to Govern their nation for the next 4 years on top of that. The AV Referendum campaign also threatens to overshadow the Scottish General Election as the AV Campaign will be a big one which will, as a result, give the London based parties more media attention putting other parties at a disadvantage.
I hope that Nick Clegg MP takes these things into account, I also hope he will be in constant dialog with the Scottish Government on his AV Referendum plans. If the UK Government had any respect for the people of Scotland, they would not undermine our national elections and have them be overshadowed with a Westminster issue.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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