AV referendum resultMay 6, 2011 Tim WorstallPolitics7 CommentsApparently the result won\’t be available until later today. Is this because the vote is too difficult to add up? previousSubs! Subs!nextClimate change is affecting crop yields 7 thoughts on “AV referendum result” Murray Rothbard May 6, 2011 at 8:17 am It will give Nick Clegg time to plan his response. “I did not lose the AV referendum, I am content that the outcome reflects my second preference on the issue” James May 6, 2011 at 8:58 am Are you suggesting FPTP, the system used for the referendum, makes votes difficult to count? Chris May 6, 2011 at 9:49 am James, I think Tim is suggesting that you look up the word ‘irony’ in your dictionary. Tim Newman May 6, 2011 at 10:43 am The BBC don’t seem to be saying a word about it. cuffleyburgers May 6, 2011 at 5:44 pm Regrettably I was unable to take part but my cunning plan was to write a 1 in the no square and a 2 in the yes square. Seeing the low turnout it seems I may not have been alone. Alex May 6, 2011 at 9:28 pm No it’s because the counters can’t start until they are paid extra for unsociable hours etc. James May 7, 2011 at 4:51 pm Chris, you obviously missed the irony of my comment. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Murray Rothbard May 6, 2011 at 8:17 am It will give Nick Clegg time to plan his response. “I did not lose the AV referendum, I am content that the outcome reflects my second preference on the issue”
James May 6, 2011 at 8:58 am Are you suggesting FPTP, the system used for the referendum, makes votes difficult to count?
Chris May 6, 2011 at 9:49 am James, I think Tim is suggesting that you look up the word ‘irony’ in your dictionary.
cuffleyburgers May 6, 2011 at 5:44 pm Regrettably I was unable to take part but my cunning plan was to write a 1 in the no square and a 2 in the yes square. Seeing the low turnout it seems I may not have been alone.
Alex May 6, 2011 at 9:28 pm No it’s because the counters can’t start until they are paid extra for unsociable hours etc.
It will give Nick Clegg time to plan his response.
“I did not lose the AV referendum, I am content that the outcome reflects my second preference on the issue”
Are you suggesting FPTP, the system used for the referendum, makes votes difficult to count?
James, I think Tim is suggesting that you look up the word ‘irony’ in your dictionary.
The BBC don’t seem to be saying a word about it.
Regrettably I was unable to take part but my cunning plan was to write a 1 in the no square and a 2 in the yes square.
Seeing the low turnout it seems I may not have been alone.
No it’s because the counters can’t start until they are paid extra for unsociable hours etc.
Chris, you obviously missed the irony of my comment.