An alternative way of voting(plans for electoral reform in the United Kingdom)(Cover Story)

Article Abstract:

The Jenkins Commssion has published a report with recommendations for electoral reform in the United Kingdom. The report proposes a system of constituency members of parliament (MPs) with additional, or top-up MPs. The government will honor a pledge for a referendum on the issue, but a vote is not guaranteed in the first parliament. The Jenkins proposals involve changes in the electoral map hich cannot be done prior to the election, but the proposals prepare the ground for an election.

Elections, Laws, regulations and rules, Cover Story

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Violence fills the vacuum: even John Major admits the progress on peace in Ulster is difficult before the general election

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Great Britain is not taking severe action against recent acts of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in hopes of renewing peace talks with the terrorist group. The acts are more malicious than violent. Prime minister John Major needs the support of unionists to win the upcoming election.

Crime, Irish Republican Army, Peace, Terrorists

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