South Dorset Makes Case For Reform (South Dorset Liberal Democrats)

South Dorset Liberal Democrats <info@southdorsetlibdems.org.uk>

South Dorset Makes Case For Reform

May 2, 2005 8:30 AM

The General Election campaign in South Dorset has highlighted the need for electoral reform according to Graham Oakes.

"It is clear from our canvas returns that the Liberal Democrats could easily win South Dorset - if everyone voted positively."

"Our policies on scrapping the Council Tax, providing free personal care for the elderly and abolishing Tuition & top-Up fees enjoy massive support. We have won the battle of ideas, now we must win the war for votes."

"Our returns show a far closer race than many so-called experts predicted. Large numbers of electors are still undecided, with many people considering supporting us for the first time but fear of letting a party in remains a key reason for many choices."

"We have gained support from Labour supporters because of our policies, particularly our principled and consistent opposition to the war in Iraq."

"We have gained support from Conservatives who have lost confidence in their candidate in South Dorset. "

"We have found some support for UKIP, mostly from traditional Conservative supporters."

"The next few days will decide which of the three front runners will be MP for South Dorset."

"Electoral reform would allow people to vote for what they want, rather than against what they fear. A referendum must be called to allow the people to decide on a fairer system."