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Burnham's electoral reform plans need public legitimacy, expert warns
Original: Alan Renwick (UCL) suggests to make sure it secures political legitimacy, Andy Burnham' plans for electoral reform need
Alan Renwick of University College London has set conditions for Andy Burnham's electoral reform plans to secure political legitimacy. Renwick argues the process must involve public deliberation, remain open-minded about which voting system consultation reveals as the preferred option, and listen to experts. His comments add expert scrutiny to reform proposals championed by the Greater Manchester mayor.
Why now: Burnham's electoral reform ambitions are attracting expert debate over how any change could be made politically legitimate.
Alan RenwickAndy BurnhamUniversity College LondonGreater Manchester
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- Alan Renwick (UCL) suggests to make sure it secures political legitimacy, Andy Burnham' plans for electoral reform need to: Involve the publican deliberation(s); Be openminded about the system that consultation might reveal to be the preferred option; listen to experts, not… · ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk · 8
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