DEMREF2010

DEMREF 2010 URGES LABOUR CANDIDATES TO GET INVOLVED FOLLOWING GORDON BROWN’S RADICAL REFORM PLEDGES

The general election web initiative DEMREF 2010 has called on Labour candidates to declare their views on reforming politics following policy announcements by Gordon Brown.

DEMREF 2010 asks candidates where they stand on fixed-term parliaments, changing the electoral system, lowering the voting age and House of Lords reform – all issues raised by Gordon Brown in his speech on constitutional reform.

Earlier this week, DEMREF 2010 released findings which showed that the majority of Labour candidates would back the introduction of fixed-term parliaments.

DEMREF 2010 organiser Tony Samphier said:
“Labour has a strong story to tell on reform and it is very welcome that Gordon Brown has now pledged the party to support fixed-term parliaments. Taking part in DEMREF 2010 will help candidates to take this message out to the voting public.”

Jude Robinson, Labour candidate for Camborne and Redruth, said: "Trust in politics will only be restored when people feel they have had the chance to shape and influence democratic reform. That is why all politicians have to open with voters about their views. DEMREF 2010 gives the public a simple, effective way of finding out more about their candidates and holding them to account."

To take part in DEMREF 2010, candidates should email
tony.samphier@btinternet.com