Trade Union Anger over Vote Requirement.

[Asterix]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2...

What am I missing here? Why do the Unions even have a leg to stand on?

Surely 51% would be required . 40% sounds like a complete sham!

[Asterix]

trashbat said:

Asterix said:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2...

What am I missing here? Why do the Unions even have a leg to stand on?

Surely 51% would be required . 40% sounds like a complete sham!

Unless I have it wrong, you seem to be missing that they want to do it on eligible voters, not those who actually vote.

By this metric, all the police commissioners (~15%) will have to go. So will Boris Johnson as Mayor of London (38% turnout).

I wasn't missing anything mate - I understand what the impact would be to other 'democratic' elections.

[Asterix]

You'd have to make voting a legal requirement.

[Asterix]

http://search.electoralcommission.org.uk/Search/Do...