http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12910547#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Alternative vote section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:14:58 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12910547#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 A decisive vote to keep the UK's current system for electing MPs deals a further blow to Nick Clegg, after the Lib Dems suffered heavy election losses. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13297573#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13297573 Sat, 07 May 2011 01:54:56 GMT Out of 440 voting areas across the UK, Yes votes made up the majority in only 10 areas. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13321284#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13321284 Sat, 07 May 2011 16:50:39 GMT Nick Clegg says the public's overwhelming rejection of a change in the UK voting system is a "bitter blow" but vows to "move on". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13311118#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13311118 Fri, 06 May 2011 20:53:20 GMT Former Lib Dem leader Lord Ashdown has accused the Tories of a "breach of faith" over the AV referendum campaign. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13303862#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13303862 Thu, 05 May 2011 23:54:39 GMT Labour "should have" tried to change the UK voting system while it was in power, leader Ed Miliband tells the BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13278050#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13278050 Wed, 04 May 2011 18:57:56 GMT Lib Dem Chris Huhne confronts Prime Minister David Cameron over the No to AV campaign's tactics at a cabinet meeting, sources say. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13269677#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13269677 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:30:11 GMT Best vote change debates from Daily Politics and This Week http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12596268#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12596268 Thu, 05 May 2011 13:46:39 GMT Five best arguments for voting Yes or No to AV http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13229787#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13229787 Tue, 03 May 2011 10:03:06 GMT How AV would elect MPs in a General Election http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12892836#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12892836 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:55:20 GMT A guide to where the larger parties stand http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11609887#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11609887 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:19:17 GMT Everything you need to know about referendum http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11243595#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11243595 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:11:38 GMT Labour leader Ed Miliband and Liberal Democrat Vince Cable have called on people to vote 'yes' to the alternative vote in the referendum on changing the voting system. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13115352#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13115352 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:57:17 GMT David Cameron and former Labour minister Lord Reid have joined together to persuade people to vote 'no' to the alternative vote in the referendum on changing the voting system. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13115353#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13115353 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:03:45 GMT The campaign for a Yes vote in the referendum on changing the way MPs are elected has been officially launched, with celebrities including Eddie Izzard and Kriss Akabusi backing the Alternative Vote system. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12946947#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12946947 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:33:51 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron has branded the alternative vote (AV) system "undemocratic, obscure, unfair and crazy", ahead of May's referendum on changing the way MPs are elected to Westminster. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12934509#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12934509 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:24:16 GMT A referendum on changing the voting system is being held in May. But what are the differences between the two methods? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12893284#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12893284 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:01:16 GMT The Electoral Commission is setting out the differences between the current, first-past-the-post system, and the alternative vote ahead of May's referendum. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12931424#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12931424 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:04:38 GMT Newsbeat's politics reporter Robin Brant explains which countries already use the Alternative Vote (AV) system. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/13117872#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/13117872 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:53:07 GMT Should we change the way that MPs are voted into parliament? Some people think that we should. The new system is called the Alternative Vote ? but, how does it work? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/school_report/9434771.stm#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/school_report/9434771.stm Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:29:41 GMT Matthew Elliott from the No to AV campaign gives an opposing view http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12486153#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12486153 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:37:07 GMT Katie Ghose from Yes to Fairer Votes makes the case for change http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12554401#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12554401 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:26:07 GMT Tory chairman: Why you should reject "crazy" AV system http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13015409#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13015409 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:41:18 GMT Lib Dem president urges you to seize chance to change system http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13012688#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13012688 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:42:09 GMT The general secretary of the GMB gives a union perspective http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12609606#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12609606 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:58:39 GMT The UK Independence Party's William Dartmouth on their stance http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12606881#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12606881 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:18:23 GMT Former Lib Dem leader on why you should vote Yes to AV http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12853588#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12853588 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:42:03 GMT Labour MP on why you should vote No on 5 May http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12913697#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12913697 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:41:20 GMT Dubious claims on both sides - Dr Alan Renwick http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12750864#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12750864 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:45:01 GMT Latest election coverage from across the UK http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12913122#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12913122 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:21:03 GMT