Is the Alternative Vote worth voting for? Debate at Bloomsbury Theatre, Gordon St, 6pm 11 Apr 2011
Is the Alternative Vote worth voting for? Debate at Bloomsbury Theatre, 6pm, 11 April 2011
A debate on the AV referendum 11 April 2011, 6pm, Bloomsbury Theatre, Gordon St.
The UK faces its first national referendum for over 30 years and has an unprecedented opportunity to change the voting system and reshape the future political landscape. The referendum also raises profound questions about electoral reform in the UK. This debate will provide an opportunity to discuss the arguments underpinning electoral reform and the AV system and to hear speakers from both sides of the argument, as well as insights from an expert panel.
Have your say: questions from the audience will be a key feature of this event.
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'
Expert panel:
Professor Justin Fisher, Magna Carta Institute, Brunel University
Peter Kellner, YouGov Dr Alan Renwick, University of Reading,
Professor Tony Wright, UCL Constitution Unit and Department of Politics, Birkbeck College
Chaired by Professor Robert Hazell, UCL Constitution Unit.
Presented by the UCL Constitution Unit and the Centre for British Politics & Public Life at Birkbeck College.
To register for this event, please see the event website.