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A demonstration was held today by 'Take Back Parliament' calling for electoral reform. Speakers called for proportional representation to be used at future general elections. London, UK. 15/05/2010

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Take Back Parliament demonstration

A demonstration was held today by 'Take Back Parliament' calling for electoral reform. Speakers called for proportional representation to...

by Phil McElhinney in United Kingdom on 15/05/2010

A flash mob organised by Take Back Parliament and Unlock Democracy at The Work Foundation. Campaigners were demonstrating for electoral reform after decades of a First Past The Post system that is considered unfair by many. London, UK. 10/05/2010

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Take Back Parliament protest for electoral reform

A flash mob organised by Take Back Parliament and Unlock Democracy at The Work Foundation. Campaigners were demonstrating for electoral reform after...

by Will Strange in United Kingdom on 10/05/2010

L-R Simon Darby [BNP] John Redfern [LibDem] Tristram Hunt [Labour]

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Stoke-on-Trent Central Constituency General Election Deceleration

Tristram Hunt is declared as MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency. Stoke-on-Trent UK 06/05/2010

by Mike Rawlins in United Kingdom on 07/05/2010

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