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I am sure that all first years will have noticed that hours after yesterday's lecture on electoral reform and the iniquities of First Past the Post that the PM made a surprise announcement about a vote next week on changing the electoral system. Although I pointed out that Labour cynically ignored the Jenkins commission on electoral reform in 1999 when it no longer needed Liberal support - lo and behold they have rediscovered their enthusiasm - when they reckon on needing Liberal support again.
Something else that is ironic is that all this comes up as the Conservative's lead is cut, and the possibility of a hung parliament increases.
So, whereas reform would still favour Labour, the impact would be limited in comparison.
Yes indeed Dean - the whole thing is in complete flux. And if the referendum clause is successful despite the Conservatives opposing it next week then the fun goes on and on. A future Tory government would have to change to law or else they would be lumbered with implementing a referendum on voting reform. Something we can question the MPs on when we go to Westminster next week.