https://www.blog.montgomerie.net/tags/fptp/ Recent content in FPTP on Jamie Montgomerie’s World Wide Web Log Hugo en-gb © Jamie Montgomerie Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.blog.montgomerie.net/posts/2011-05-04-answering-an-important-question-why-im-saying-yes-to-alternative-vote-on-thursday/ Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.blog.montgomerie.net/posts/2011-05-04-answering-an-important-question-why-im-saying-yes-to-alternative-vote-on-thursday/ <div class="habari-old"> <blockquote><span class="dquo">“</span>Do you want the United Kingdom to adopt the ‘alternative vote’ system instead of the current ‘first past the post’ system for electing Members of Parliament to the House of Commons?”</blockquote><p>If you’ve spoken to me recently (or know me on <a href="http://http://twitter.com/th_in_gs">Twitter</a> or Facebook), you’ll know that I’ve been campaigning for a “Yes” vote in the referendum tomorrow on whether Britain should adopt the Alternative Vote. This is the first time I’ve been ‘politically involved’ in anything beyond voting, and it’s an interesting experience - equal parts uplifting and depressing, I’d say. I thought it would be a good idea to detail my thoughts here, partly as a cathartic exercise, but also so that I could better explain to my friends and family what I’m thinking. I hope that even if you’re intending to vote “No” you can spare the time to read this, because I think it’s important. I’ll try to be impartial with the arguments.</p>