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I am tremendously disappointed at the result regarding the Alternative Vote. The No campaign engaged in shameful misinformation tactics - including the use of emotional blackmail (This baby needs intensive care units, NOT AV). Furthermore both sides played fast and loose with the facts, without focusing purely on the issue at hand. I also feel there was a large underestimation of the intelligence... Read more
about 2 years ago
Charlotte Beckett
Thanks Emma - great points. What does everyone think? Our poll pre the day was the reverse of what the results were predicted to be. Do you think the outcome was a fair reflection of young people's opinions? Did you vote?
Sam Mason
I think the result was a fair reflection of young people's opinions. generally though, the campaign for both YES and NO to AV didn't go down too well. people either confused about what they were voting for or not satisfied with either option.
Mohammed Ahmed
I think it was more of a referendum on Nick Clegg and his party than the voting systen.