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Choosing a better candidate – some ideas to make it happen

By Tim Farron and Mark Pack | Wed 26th June 2013 - 3:21 pm

Tim FarronMark PackLiberal Democrats are well used to arguing for changes in how our public elections are run, because we know the rules you use for a contest have a big impact on how desirable its outcomes are. That isn’t just about the voting system (important though that is!) but also a question of who gets the vote, how much influence those with money to spare can wield and so on.

It is just the same with the rules for our own …

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