In January, Katy took part in a debate at the Glasgow University Union on the Alternative Vote Referendum. Katy and Glasgow University Lib Dem Society President, and candidate for Maryhill Springburn Sophie Bridger, argued in favour of the change to a fairer voting system, while representatives from the Conservatives opposed. We were happy to see that Katy and the argument in favour of reform won the vote convincingly at the end of the debate!
Katy commented afterwards:
“A fairer voting system is a no brainer for me. First Past the Post may have worked in the last century when there were only 2 main parties but it’s time has gone. People are fed up with not being heard. The AV referendum gives them a voice. For the first time in a General Election, every vote would count, MPs would have to work harder to gain people’s support and safe seats would become a thing of the past across much of the country. I believe the British people’s sense of fairness will ensure that this referendum is won and a fairer voting system introduced.”
If you want to see some of Katy’s contributions to the debate, then click here. To find out more about how you can help in the campaign for fairer votes, then visit www.yestofairervotes.org!
