Sentences with phrase «reform referendum which»

From the «betrayal» of the Lib Dems over the Jeremy Hunt vote, when Clegg's party abstained and won the enmity of vast swathes of the Tory party, or the vicious tactics of the «no» campaign in the electoral reform referendum which disgusted Lib Dems and led to open rowing at Cabinet, the «calm and businesslike» relationship between the two parties has become a myth anywhere below the most senior levels.

It was the acrimony surrounding the campaign for the electoral reform referendum which ended the coalition's prolonged honeymoon.

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Additionally, the election coincided with a provincial referendum on electoral reform, in which the proposed change to a BC - STV system of electing representatives was defeated.

A fundamental reform of the EU would necessitate treaty change which is unlikely within the timeframe of the referendum.

There were other, lesser reforms (the constitutional status of which might be disputed), like the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, which regulated political donations and the conduct of rReferendums Act 2000, which regulated political donations and the conduct of referendumsreferendums.

They claim boundary changes was introduced as a quid pro quo for the May 2011 referendum on electoral reform, in which the public rejected the alternative vote system by a ratio of two votes to one.

Conservatives say the dramatic shakeup of Britain's electoral map, which could hand the party around a dozen more seats at the general election, was a quid pro quo for the electoral reform referendum, which took place in May 2011.

But she then calls for a referendum on Lords reform, which Clegg isn't so keen on.

If voting reform especially through the advocates of PR is now going to be taken forward it has to form part of the agenda of political parties, or even one party's manifesto which would not necessarily require recourse to another referendum to take it forward.

Republicans attempted to bring their reform agenda, which includes term limits and a bill to allow initiative and referendum votes, to the Assembly floor.

For example they talk about far - reaching political reforms, but all they're offering is a referendum on AV, which would go nowhere near far enough.

This would take place at a «much slower» pace than the legislation which set up the electoral reform referendum.

Like the EU referendum bill, or Theresa May's attacks on imaginary health tourists, or Iain Duncan Smith's insistence on the effectiveness of his welfare reforms, this is another example of post-reality governance: policy based not on the real world, but on an imaginary one of PR messaging in which the sole purpose is stay in power by finding lines of public opinion and putting the opposition on the wrong side of them.

That's not the largest rebellion of the Parliament so far (which was over Lords reform), or even the largest rebellion over Europe (the revolt of a year ago, over a referendum, involved 81 Conservative MPs).

Unfortunately, Gordon Brown's miserable announcement on electoral reform (a referendum on the non-proportional AV system, after the next election, which presumably will be canned as soon as the Tories take office) had served to puncture everyone's enthusiasm, and apparently fill the room with a mixture of disappointment and fury.

His apparent ill - health is a setback to supporters of Mr Kennedy who had hoped he would play a key role in helping the party's referendum campaign for voting reform - which now seems unlikely.

The LibDem - controlled council (which blames central government for the supermarket's go - ahead) has declined to hold a referendum but Mr Goldsmith is hoping to work with the Electoral Reform Society to hold a non-binding ballot that will send a clear message to Sainsbury's that its supermarket isn't wanted.

Labour «troublemakers», in particular, have outraged Lords ministers with their partisan tactics - including the filibustering of the parliamentary voting system and constituencies bill, which came close to derailing the government's plans for next month's electoral reform referendum.

What a contrast with the electoral reform referendum of 2011, which the Conservatives said had put the issue to a bed for a generation.

The parties will bring forward a Referendum Bill on electoral reform, which includes provision for the introduction of the Alternative Vote in the event of a positive result in the referendum, as well as for the creation of fewer and more equal sized constReferendum Bill on electoral reform, which includes provision for the introduction of the Alternative Vote in the event of a positive result in the referendum, as well as for the creation of fewer and more equal sized constreferendum, as well as for the creation of fewer and more equal sized constituencies.

It appears that the referendum bill, which will allow voters to chose their voting system, will also feature extensive parliamentary reform, including fixed - term parliaments.

They supported our referendum on electoral reform and the removal of the hereditary peers from the Lords, which the Tories blocked in the parliamentary «wash - up».

«We will bring forward a Referendum Bill on electoral reform, which includes provision for the introduction of the Alternative Vote in the event of a positive result in the referendum, as well as for the creation of fewer and more equal sized constReferendum Bill on electoral reform, which includes provision for the introduction of the Alternative Vote in the event of a positive result in the referendum, as well as for the creation of fewer and more equal sized constreferendum, as well as for the creation of fewer and more equal sized constituencies.

Danny suggested a referendum on the most modest form of electoral reform - the Alternative Vote (AV), which allowed candidates to be ranked in preference order and required MPs to secure 50 per cent of the vote to be elected - linked to Lib Dem support for the Conservatives» own reform plan, which was to reduce the number of parliamentary seats and to remove Labour over-representation.

Secret moves are planned by senior Conservatives to overturn the result of next week's referendum on electoral reform if the country votes to scrap the first - past - the - post system... Under the plan, supporters of first - past - the - post would approach the Commons business committee of MPs, which has the power to set aside time for issues concerning backbenchers.

David Cameron is not in favour of a referendum on reforms to the House of Lords, he has said ahead of the release of a report which is likely to call for a mainly elected upper chamber.

The emerging anti-government movement which is the shining hope of extending democracy should not be encouraged to campaign or support a device (the av referendum) aimed to curtailing reform by limiting itself to a «reform» that is actually worse than the status quo.

Negotiations between the Liberal Democrats and the other parties resumed today after yesterday's dramatic events which saw Gordon Brown announce his resignation and the Conservatives offer a referendum on electoral reform.

If voters become accustomed to this system - which is likely - it will be easier for electoral reform supporters to bid for a new referendum in the future.

Which of the following would be your preferred situation regarding a referendum on voting reform?

He pointed to his early successes where he won a «pupil premium» to pump money into schools in disadvantaged areas, a referendum on electoral reform - which he lost - and an increase in the tax - free allowance to # 10,000.

«The defeat of the Constitutional Convention is a triumph for all of the enemies of reform in Albany: Andrew Cuomo, the political bosses in the State Legislature and the lobbyists and special interests who thrive in New York's pay for play culture of corruption,» said Bill Samuels, founder of NY People's Convention, which supported the referendum.

The prime minister has indicated he is prepared to legislate immediately on electoral reform with a referendum to enable the public to choose which system they want.

Bennett told StateImpact after conceding that he continues to believe in the policies for which he pushed, saying, «This wasn't a referendum on reform, this was a referendum on Tony Bennett.»