Worried about second home voters? Nick can fix it (if he wants to)
Can anyone think of a reason why Nick Clegg's soon-to-be-published Parliamentary Reform Bill should not include the necessary measures to iron out any unfairness in the current arrangements for second home voters? Such as an automatic disqualification for addresses claiming council tax discount? And greater clarity over what is meant by "primary residence" and the responsibilities of returning officers.
I know that old habits die hard, but presumably at some point those who are used to complaining about the government have to accept that things have changed - because now they are the government.
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At 18th Jun 2010, AccurateChronometer wrote:The forthcoming replacement of our iniquitous, corrupt and unequal property based electoral system appears to be well in hand, Mr Smith:
Coming Soon! To A Polling Station Near You!
One Resident - One Vote In The Duchy Of Cornwall (And The UK)!
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