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The 12 most-read LDV posts of 2014 (Day 10)

By | Sat 3rd January 2015 - 2:45 pm

Throughout the 12 days of Christmas, we’re bringing you the 12 most-read posts on this site of 2014. Here’s today’s offering…

The Economist’s political map of the UK: the north/south divide revealed – Stephen Tall | Sun 21st April 2013

Four points:

  • The Economist map only shows results under first-past-the-post: it therefore exaggerates the extent of support for both Labour and the Conservatives.
  • The map nonetheless highlights the retreat of the Tories from the north and Labour from the south. This is dangerous for both parties, as there is a likely spiral effect, with each becoming more remote from the concerns of the voters in the areas they don’t represent.
  • This makes the case for both Labour and the Tories to consider proportional representation at local elections for their own sakes: to increase their representation at the grassroots in areas where otherwise they’ve been wiped out.
  • Finally, the need to decentralise power from Whitehall: for almost all power to be controlled by Westminster when no party can speak for the nation as a whole is dangerous for democratic legitimacy.

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