Voting Reform

Every day between now and the referendum on 5th May, I'll be posting here about the referendum on the voting system to elect MPs.

It's so important that we get this right now - scrapping one system for another is a major undertaking, and this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to say our piece on how the country is run. The consequences of a 'yes' vote are obviously big; but we need to remember that a 'no' vote will effectively kill any major electoral reform for a generation. We all need to work out what we want and vote accordingly.

I'll be looking at the issues one at a time - from the pros, cons and intricacies of both systems, to the likely outcomes of an AV system. Hopefully this will all help you understand what you'll be voting for and against, and make an informed decision either way on the day.