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Discussing Electoral Reform From Labour Perspective

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DaisyAnneReturns Sun 28-Jan-24 17:31:00

I found this a really interesting discussion. One commentator wrote Can I just say this was absolutely stellar content, having knowledgeable people on and engaging them on the policy fields they're involved in should absolutely become a recurring feature on the channel.

A Different Bias' Phil Moorhouse says about this discussion:
For many politically aware progressives in the UK, it is becoming apparent that proportional representation would be the key to unlock an awful lot of wider reforms that many of us would like to see. The Conservatives would not implement electoral reform when they traditionally benefit so much from the current system, so that leaves Labour. So how is the campaign within Labour working, and what are the arguments which need to be made after the election to make it a firm policy?

I learned and reinforced knowledge and felt a few of Kier Starmers plans were beginning to fit together. If you are interested but prefer words there is a button underneath the video that says "show transcript".

As someone who us not a Labour Party member or supporter I'm also interested to compare other parties plans with what is discussed here if you have that information.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=72lDtqY-XZA

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MaizieD Tue 30-Jan-24 11:26:16

I'm not sure that free access to health care is a pillar of democracy, Grantanow, but I agree with the rest.

I'd also add, perhaps, it's where people are allowed to freely express dissent and where government can be meaningfully called to account.

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MaizieD Tue 30-Jan-24 11:27:22

I'm in favour of PR, too, BTW, as being more equitable.

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Grantanow Tue 30-Jan-24 15:45:44

Perhaps I should have said 'free access to education for all' MaizieD, my point being that education supports more rational choices by voters but perhaps being in a good state of health carries similar weight.

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Whitewavemark2 Tue 30-Jan-24 15:47:42

There is an argument that a healthy democracy requires certain pillars of a civilised existence to be available for all citizens in order to thrive.

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DaisyAnneReturns Tue 30-Jan-24 16:57:45

Democracy evolves. Democracy doesn't just apply to countries, it can apply to any group. It does not include to education, health etc., they are (or are not) a product of democracy.

Democracy is a system of government by the whole of the eligible population, typically through elected members. The only things that can change in those circumstances are who is eligible to vote and who and how the elected members are chosen.

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Oreo Tue 30-Jan-24 20:07:38

Casdon is correct, we are a democracy but some would prefer a different system to elect MP’s.Am not too sure about PR tbh but we have what we have at the moment and insisting the UK isn’t a democracy doesn’t make it true.

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