Tag Archives: Chuka Umunna

These MPs & Councils want Proportional Representation


Back in September I wrote a few blogs about Proportional Representation because of the focus that was emerging within the Labour Party. Indeed this blog was focused on an Early Day Motion that Chuka Umunna had set out in 2016 … Continue reading

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Some MPs that endorse Proportional Representation


Following on from the approval for the Proportional Representation approach by the Labour Party let us reflect on some of the details in the past. Here is an opportunity to have a look at some historic Early Day Motions that … Continue reading

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Electoral reform is a priority and party’s should endorse


This image appeared on the weekend from the Guardian which can be obtained from here and it took place before yesterday when the Labour Conference adopted Proportional Representation based on the information arising from the Radio. Clearly we don’t know … Continue reading

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Labour Conference adopt Proportional Representation


This week we can focus on the financial statement that was set out by the Government on Friday Morning. Presumably MPs will reflect on that when Parliament reopens after the Labour and Conservative Conferences. Along with the opportunity for us … Continue reading

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Have we got the resources we need?


According to todays news, Police overtime in the last year exceeded £310M, and over the last 3 years amounted to some £1Bn. The Metropolitan Police accounts for around 1/3 of the total. These figures suggest that Policing costs are out of control and unless … Continue reading

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