Bit late, Brown
The PM is right – the AV voting system combines the benefits of single member constituencies with an element of proportionality. It’s one, but not the only cure for our putrid body politic.
But why should anyone trust Brown and Labour on electoral reform? They shafted the Lib Dems on PR after 1997 and have had 13 years to come up with something. Funny that Brown leaves it until the point of departure to decide that now is finally, absolutely the right time for change. Bit obvious, really.
I’m groping for the right word – ah, that’s it – cynical.
