this week there was a close race in the Cyprus elections.
Basic facts on the electoral system can be obtained on the IFES website and the ACE Electoral encyclopedia
The official Cyprus government website has official press releases on the final results.
The Ministry of the Interior also has more graphics.
The OSCE deployed an observer mission which will be reporting soon on the conduct of the elections. See details and statements
there are news stories and reports in the Cyprus mail.
Good places for looking for articles on cyprus and its political relations see the International Crisis Group.
Human security gateway aggregates reports from leadign policy institutes.
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
AV debate online
Useful new addition from Backdoor Broadcasting listen to Is the Alternative Vote worth voting for?A debate on the AV referendum
The UCL Constitution Unit and the Centre for British Politics & Public Life at Birkbeck College, 11th April 2011.
Speaking in favour of a ‘yes‘ vote:
• Billy Bragg (singer and political campaigner)
• Peter Facey (Chair, Unlock Democracy)
Speaking in favour of a ‘no‘ vote:
• Jane Kennedy (National Organiser of Labour) No to AV
• Charlotte Vere (Finance Director / National Organiser) ‘No to AV’
The UCL Constitution Unit and the Centre for British Politics & Public Life at Birkbeck College, 11th April 2011.
Speaking in favour of a ‘yes‘ vote:
• Billy Bragg (singer and political campaigner)
• Peter Facey (Chair, Unlock Democracy)
Speaking in favour of a ‘no‘ vote:
• Jane Kennedy (National Organiser of Labour) No to AV
• Charlotte Vere (Finance Director / National Organiser) ‘No to AV’
Monday, 9 May 2011
AV referendum final results
The official results from the AV referendum can now be viewed on the Electoral commission website.
For a more visual display see the Guardian datablog where you can get maps for your area.
For a more visual display see the Guardian datablog where you can get maps for your area.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Referendum- who is ahead in the polls?
With one more day to go. Use therse resources to track who is ahead in the polls.
the UK Polling report is an excellent site for aggregating recent results.
some academic political blogs which are discussing the issue include:
The LSE British Politics and Policy Blog According to the most recent post from Robin Archer (comoparing the situation with Australia) AV may bring unexpected benefits.
David Hugh-Jones' blog a postdoctoral researcher ar the University of Warwick has some AV simulations on his blog
Alan Renwick from the University of Reading has produced a briefing paper for the Political Studies Association.
The Nottingham University blog ballots and Bullets also has some discussion.
Introduction to politics blog at Warwick also has a posting
the UK Polling report is an excellent site for aggregating recent results.
some academic political blogs which are discussing the issue include:
The LSE British Politics and Policy Blog According to the most recent post from Robin Archer (comoparing the situation with Australia) AV may bring unexpected benefits.
David Hugh-Jones' blog a postdoctoral researcher ar the University of Warwick has some AV simulations on his blog
Alan Renwick from the University of Reading has produced a briefing paper for the Political Studies Association.
The Nottingham University blog ballots and Bullets also has some discussion.
Introduction to politics blog at Warwick also has a posting
Thursday, 21 April 2011
AV - referendum who stands where
Here are some quick links to think tanks and organsiations both for and against. Most have news and reports on their website.
Yes Vote
Yes to AV - formed from the original make my vote count campaign.
Take back Parliament - campaign group
Unlock Democracy - incorporates materials from Charter 88
Electoral Reform Society Long term campaign group. Website has numerous briefings and reports.
Compass - associated with the left recently published a pamphlet Democracy by Machines or Morals?
Operation Black Vote campaign group
Negative aspects of AV
Centre for Policy Studies Evaporating Case for Electoral Reform
GMB union - truth about AV
Other papers assessing the possible changes include.
British Academy report: 'Choosing an Electoral System':prepared by Professor Simon Hix, Professor Ron Johnston FBA and Professor Iain McLean FBA with research assistance from Angela Cummine
Constitution society briefing paper
Hansard society has some archived articles.
Yes Vote
Yes to AV - formed from the original make my vote count campaign.
Take back Parliament - campaign group
Unlock Democracy - incorporates materials from Charter 88
Electoral Reform Society Long term campaign group. Website has numerous briefings and reports.
Compass - associated with the left recently published a pamphlet Democracy by Machines or Morals?
Operation Black Vote campaign group
Negative aspects of AV
Centre for Policy Studies Evaporating Case for Electoral Reform
GMB union - truth about AV
Other papers assessing the possible changes include.
British Academy report: 'Choosing an Electoral System':prepared by Professor Simon Hix, Professor Ron Johnston FBA and Professor Iain McLean FBA with research assistance from Angela Cummine
Constitution society briefing paper
Hansard society has some archived articles.
AV Referendum : news sites
Of course most newspapers have special coverage of the issues. Here are some recommended resources
BBC has good coverage of the position of the different parties. plus a special section with news and views You can also see video coverage from BBC programmes such as the daily politics.
The Guardian (which broadly supports AV) has a special feature.
It alos has video content of key speeches and an interactive guide which explains how AV works
Independent coverage
BBC has good coverage of the position of the different parties. plus a special section with news and views You can also see video coverage from BBC programmes such as the daily politics.
The Guardian (which broadly supports AV) has a special feature.
It alos has video content of key speeches and an interactive guide which explains how AV works
Independent coverage
AV Referendum 6th May - starting points see Victor the Vote Counter and More!
While this isnt an election as it is a major referendum and will effect future voting patterns. This blog will be presenting a toolkit of useful sites over the next few days. Here are some basic starting points. Use these tro find out what is going to happen in the referendum and the nature of the changes proposed.
About My Vote is a public site maintained by the UK Electoral Commission. It provides information on the issues and how to vote. See Victor the Vote Counter for an explanation of different votong systems.
AV and electoral reform- this This report from the House of Commons Library gives in depth analysis of the proposed AV electoral system, its history in the UK, and an examination of its advantages and disadvantages. It also includes notes on the Regulation of holding a referendum in the Uk and existing voting systems in the UK You might also for background information like to look at the Jenkins report 1997 which reviewed electoral systems for the government. It constains in-depth analysis of different alternatives and recommended a form of AV
the main campaign sites are No to AV
yes to fairer Votes
Both have blogs, discussion forums and online campaign materials.
About My Vote is a public site maintained by the UK Electoral Commission. It provides information on the issues and how to vote. See Victor the Vote Counter for an explanation of different votong systems.
AV and electoral reform- this This report from the House of Commons Library gives in depth analysis of the proposed AV electoral system, its history in the UK, and an examination of its advantages and disadvantages. It also includes notes on the Regulation of holding a referendum in the Uk and existing voting systems in the UK You might also for background information like to look at the Jenkins report 1997 which reviewed electoral systems for the government. It constains in-depth analysis of different alternatives and recommended a form of AV
the main campaign sites are No to AV
yes to fairer Votes
Both have blogs, discussion forums and online campaign materials.
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