My idea to increase voter turnout is as follows: set an ambitious target of, say, 80%. If we hit the target we get an extra bank holiday (Democracy Day!) for the life of that parliament. Let peer pressure work its magic...
@josiahmortimer.bsky.social🔴 Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans
Democracy campaigners say changing how Britain votes will not be enough unless the Prime Minister also changes who votes as well
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Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans
Democracy campaigners say changing how Britain votes will not be enough unless the Prime Minister also changes who votes as well