David Blackburn

Cameron: Gordon Brown could have remained as PM under AV

Here is David Cameron at this morning’s event, arguing that FPTP produces decisive results, even in the event of a hung parliament. He argues that Gordon Brown’s denuded Labour Party could have remained in office after the last election had AV had been used. Perhaps, but I’d point out that Brown could easily have remained as PM had Clegg and Cameron not reached an agreement last May.

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