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By-elections should be held at convenience of the public, not parties – Carmichael
February 22, 2010 5:19 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Commenting on today's Electoral Commission report on the Glasgow North East by-election, which recommends that the UK Parliament reviews the procedures for calling by-elections to ensure voters can elect a new MP promptly, Liberal Democrat Shadow Scotland Secretary, Alistair Carmichael said:
"By-elections should be called for the convenience of the public, and not for the political advantage of the party holding the seat.
"Reform of this is long overdue. Frankly, however, I doubt we will see any commitment from Labour to act on this. Turkeys don't vote for Christmas."
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