Anti-Politics Mood Sparks 'None of the Above' Campaigns ; Scandals Inspire Independents Tostand for Election
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ACLUTCH of independent and "none of the above" election campaigns have been launched in Wales in a bid to capitalise on voter anger over the expenses scandal.
Although this week's televised leaders' debate suggested the Liberal Democrats could be the main beneficiaries from the anti- politics mood, a number of candidates are hoping to displace MPs whose parliamentary allowances were under the spotlight. One innovative organisation is calling on the public to "vote blank", and place the ballot paper without a mark into the ballot box. The group, who have launched a campaign website at blankvote.org.uk say the move is a "democratic alternative" to backing one of the established parties.See the full content of this document
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Anti-Politics Mood Sparks 'None of the Above' Campaigns ; Scandals Inspire Independents Tostand for Election
"Most people assume that the only choice is to either support a candidate or be silent and not vote at all," says co-organiser Simon Pardoe. "No wonder people feel they have no voice. In the last election those 17 million ...
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