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Re:Britain should scrap its online safety bill by chrisseaton on Sunday May 29, 2022 @06:15AM (#31547970)
> Why would you expect

Where did you read that I'd expect anything?

> Every PR supporter I know voted Yes for AV

Lol well we don't need referenda then - we'll just ask what your mates want in the future /s

Re:Britain should scrap its online safety bill by ChrisKnott on Sunday May 29, 2022 @07:23AM (#31548247)
I was just restating the question in a way that acknowledged your nitpicking response. It's a pretty natural inference from what you said. If you weren't suggesting that the referendums would have different results then I don't see the point of your original response.
Re:Britain should scrap its online safety bill by chrisseaton on Sunday May 29, 2022 @07:44AM (#31548347)
AV and PR are different things. People may have different opinions, even if your particular circle wouldn’t.
Re:Britain should scrap its online safety bill by disgruntledphd2 on Sunday May 29, 2022 @01:07PM (#31550726)
In any case, there's no referendum needed. If it ends up with a Lab Lib government next time, I expect it to just be legislated for.
Re:Britain should scrap its online safety bill by chrisseaton on Sunday May 29, 2022 @01:15PM (#31550801)
> If it ends up with a Lab Lib government next time, I expect it to just be legislated for.

Are Labour in favour of changing the voting system?

I don't think they are. Why would they be? It doesn't make any sense for them.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/sep/27/unions-vote...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/27/propor...

And even if members were, the PLP certainly aren't - as they'd lose their jobs.

Re:Britain should scrap its online safety bill by disgruntledphd2 on Monday May 30, 2022 @02:31AM (#31556020)
Because of the SNP. Without Scotland, it would be very difficult for them to get a majority with FPTP.
Re:Britain should scrap its online safety bill by blibble on Sunday May 29, 2022 @01:36PM (#31550985)
the 1997 labour manifesto had a committment to changing the voting system

there was a consultation and its results were quietly buried

no reason to expect it would be different next time